Job 6:20
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment.
In context
18 Caravans turn aside from their routes; they go into the wasteland and perish.
19 The caravans of Tema look for water; the travelers of Sheba hope to find it.
20 They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment.
21 For now you are of no help; you see terror, and you are afraid.
22 Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;
Job 6:20 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment.
- KJV King James Version
- They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.
- WEB World English Bible
- They were distressed because they were confident. They came there, and were confounded.
- ASV American Standard Version
- They were put to shame because they had hoped; They came thither, and were confounded.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- They were ashamed that one hath trusted, They have come unto it and are confounded.
- DBY Darby Translation
- They are ashamed at their hope; they come thither, and are confounded.
- WBS Webster Bible
- They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.