American Standard Version
"They were put to shame because they had hoped; They came thither, and were confounded. "
— Job 6:20, American Standard Version
“They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.”
“They were distressed because they were confident. They came there, and were confounded.”
“They were distressed, because each one had been so confident; they arrived there, but were disappointed.”
“They are confounded, because I have hoped: they are come also even unto me, and are covered with shame.”
“They were put to shame because of their hope; they came and their hope was gone.”
“They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.”
What time they wax warm, they vanish; When it is hot, they are consumed out of their place.
The caravansthat travelby the way of them turn aside; They go up into the waste, and perish.
The caravans of Tema looked, The companies of Sheba waited for them.
They were put to shame because they had hoped; They came thither, and were confounded.
For now ye are nothing; Ye see a terror, and are afraid.
Did I say, Give unto me? Or, Offer a present for me of your substance?
Or, Deliver me from the adversary’s hand? Or, Redeem me from the hand of the oppressors?