Verse Comparison: 2 Corinthians 4:8
American Standard Version
`we are' pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair;
Amplified® Bible
We are hedged in (pressed) on every side [troubled and oppressed in every way], but not cramped {or} crushed; we suffer embarrassments {and} are perplexed {and} unable to find a way out, but not driven to despair;
Contemporary English Version
We often suffer, but we are never crushed. Even when we don't know what to do, we never give up.
Darby English Version
every way afflicted, but not straitened; seeing no apparent issue, but our way not entirely shut up;
Good News Bible
We are often troubled, but not crushed; sometimes in doubt, but never in despair;
International Standard Version
In every way we're troubled but not crushed, frustrated but not in despair,
King James Version
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
New American Standard Bible
{we are} afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing;
New International Version
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
New King James Version
We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
we have suffered affliction in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing;
Young's Literal Translation
on every side being in tribulation, but not straitened; perplexed, but not in despair;