Job 6:20

They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 6:20

BSB
They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment.
AKJV
They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.
CPDV
They have been thrown into confusion, just as I had hoped; they have even come to me and are overwhelmed with shame.
ERV
They were ashamed because they had hoped; they came thither, and were confounded.
NHEB
They were distressed because they were confident. They came there, and were confounded.
SMT
They were ashamed for trusting; they came even to it, they will be put to shame.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 6:20

TheywereconfoundedH954VerbbecausetheyhadhopedH982VerbtheycameH935VerbthitherandwereashamedH2659Verb

Commentary for Job 6:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 6:20
Summary
Disappointed travelers find deceived expectations
Place
Desert
Event
Caravans experience defeat
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative