Verse Comparison: Job 6:20
American Standard Version
They were put to shame because they had hoped; They came thither, and were confounded.
Amplified® Bible
They were confounded because they had hoped [to find water]; they came there and were bitterly disappointed.
Contemporary English Version
thought they would find water. But they were disappointed,
Darby English Version
They are ashamed at their hope; they come thither, and are confounded.
Good News Bible
but their hope dies beside dry streams.
King James Version
They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.
New American Standard Bible
"They were disappointed for they had trusted, They came there and were confounded.
New International Version
They are distressed, because they had been confident;
they arrive there, only to be disappointed.
New King James Version
They are disappointed because they were confident;
They come there and are confused.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"They had disappointment for they had trusted, They came there and suffered confusion.
Revised Standard Version
They are disappointed because they were confident; they come thither and are confounded.
Young's Literal Translation
They were ashamed that one hath trusted, They have come unto it and are confounded.
