Job 6:20

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Job 6:20

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment.

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

They were distressed because they were confident. They came there, and were confounded.

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ASV

American Standard Version

They were put to shame because they had hoped; They came thither, and were confounded.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Job 6

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;

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