NET Bible
"They were distressed, because each one had been so confident; they arrived there, but were disappointed."
— Job 6:20, NET Bible
“They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.”
“They were put to shame because they had hoped; They came thither, and were confounded. ”
“They were distressed because they were confident. They came there, and were confounded.”
“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.”
When they are scorched, they dry up, when it is hot, they vanish from their place.
Caravans turn aside from their routes; they go into the wasteland and perish.
The caravans of Tema looked intently for these streams; the traveling merchants of Sheba hoped for them.
They were distressed, because each one had been so confident; they arrived there, but were disappointed.
For now you have become like these streams that are no help; you see a terror, and are afraid.
Friends’ Fears“Have I ever said,‘Give me something, and from your fortune make gifts in my favor’?
Or‘Deliver me from the enemy’s power, and from the hand of tyrants ransom me’?