Job 6:20
King James Version (KJV)
They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.
In context
18 The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish.
19 The troops of Tema looked, the companies of Sheba waited for them.
20 They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.
21 For now ye are nothing; ye see my casting down, and are afraid.
22 Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?
Job 6:20 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment.
- 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.