Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They are distressed, because they had been confident; they arrive there, only to be disappointed. New Living Translation They count on it but are disappointed. When they arrive, their hopes are dashed. English Standard Version They are ashamed because they were confident; they come there and are disappointed. Berean Standard Bible They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment. King James Bible They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed. New King James Version They are disappointed because they were confident; They come there and are confused. New American Standard Bible “They were put to shame, for they had trusted, They came there and were humiliated. NASB 1995 “They were disappointed for they had trusted, They came there and were confounded. NASB 1977 “They were disappointed for they had trusted, They came there and were confounded. Legacy Standard Bible They were ashamed for they had trusted; They came there and were humiliated. Amplified Bible “They were put to shame and disappointed because they had trusted [that they would find water]; They came there and were ashamed. Christian Standard Bible They are ashamed because they had been confident of finding water. When they arrive there, they are disappointed. Holman Christian Standard Bible They are ashamed because they had been confident of finding water. When they arrive there, they are frustrated. American Standard Version They were put to shame because they had hoped; They came thither, and were confounded. Contemporary English Version thought they would find water. But they were disappointed, English Revised Version They were ashamed because they had hoped; they came thither, and were confounded. GOD'S WORD® Translation They are ashamed because they relied on the streams. Arriving there, they are disappointed. Good News Translation but their hope dies beside dry streams. International Standard Version For all their expectations, they are doomed to disappointment; even though they have come and searched this far. Majority Standard Bible They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment. NET Bible They were distressed, because each one had been so confident; they arrived there, but were disappointed. New Heart English Bible They were distressed because they were confident. They came there, and were confounded. Webster's Bible Translation They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed. World English Bible They were distressed because they were confident. They came there, and were confounded. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThey were ashamed that one has trusted, "" They have come to it and are confounded. Young's Literal Translation They were ashamed that one hath trusted, They have come unto it and are confounded. Smith's Literal Translation They were ashamed for trusting; they came even to it, they will be put to shame. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey are confounded, because I have hoped: they are come also even unto me, and are covered with shame. Catholic Public Domain Version They have been thrown into confusion, just as I had hoped; they have even come to me and are overwhelmed with shame. New American Bible They are disappointed, though they were confident; they come there and are frustrated. New Revised Standard Version They are disappointed because they were confident; they come there and are confounded. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey are ashamed in what they had hoped; they came there, and were confounded. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated They were ashamed in the thing that they trusted; they came to it and were ashamed OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917They were ashamed because they had hoped; They came thither, and were confounded. Brenton Septuagint Translation They too that trust in cities and riches shall come to shame. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Replies: My Complaint is Just…19The caravans of Tema look for water; the travelers of Sheba hope to find it. 20They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment. 21For now you are of no help; you see terror, and you are afraid.… Cross References Psalm 22:5 They cried out to You and were set free; they trusted in You and were not disappointed. Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life. Isaiah 49:23 Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” Jeremiah 17:13 O LORD, the hope of Israel, all who abandon You will be put to shame. All who turn away will be written in the dust, for they have abandoned the LORD, the fountain of living water. Lamentations 3:18 So I say, “My strength has perished, along with my hope from the LORD.” Ezekiel 29:16 Egypt will never again be an object of trust for the house of Israel, but will remind them of their iniquity in turning to the Egyptians. Then they will know that I am the Lord GOD.” Micah 1:7 All her carved images will be smashed to pieces; all her wages will be burned in the fire, and I will destroy all her idols. Since she collected the wages of a prostitute, they will be used again on a prostitute. Romans 5:5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. 1 Corinthians 15:19 If our hope in Christ is for this life alone, we are to be pitied more than all men. 2 Corinthians 1:10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, Philippians 1:20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. Hebrews 6:18-19 Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. / We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, Psalm 25:3 Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; but those who engage in treachery without cause will be disgraced. Treasury of Scripture They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed. confounded. Jeremiah 14:3,4 And their nobles have sent their little ones to the waters: they came to the pits, and found no water; they returned with their vessels empty; they were ashamed and confounded, and covered their heads… Jeremiah 17:13 O LORD, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the LORD, the fountain of living waters. Romans 5:5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. Jump to Previous Arrive Ashamed Confident Confounded Disappointed Distressed Hope Hoped Shame Thither TrustedJump to Next Arrive Ashamed Confident Confounded Disappointed Distressed Hope Hoped Shame Thither TrustedJob 6 1. Job shows that his complaints are not causeless.8. He wishes for death, wherein he is assured of comfort. 14. He reproves his friends of unkindness. They are confounded because they had hoped; In this phrase, the term "confounded" suggests a deep sense of confusion and disillusionment. This reflects the emotional state of Job's friends, who had expected to find Job in a different condition. The concept of hope in the Bible often relates to trust in God's promises, as seen in passages like Romans 5:5, where hope does not disappoint. Here, however, their hope is misplaced, leading to their confounding. This can be compared to the Israelites' hope in false gods or alliances, which often led to disappointment and confusion (Isaiah 30:3). their arrival brings disappointment. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and suffering. 2. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who come to comfort Job but end up offering misguided counsel. 3. The Land of Uz The setting of the Book of Job, a region whose exact location is uncertain but is traditionally considered to be in the area of Edom or northern Arabia. 4. God The ultimate sovereign being who allows Job's trials to test his faith and integrity. 5. The Event of Job's Suffering Job's loss of wealth, health, and family, which sets the stage for the dialogues and discourses in the book. Teaching Points Understanding Misplaced HopeJob 6:20 highlights the danger of placing hope in human wisdom or circumstances rather than in God. Believers are encouraged to examine where they place their hope and ensure it is rooted in God's promises. The Reality of Disappointment Disappointment is a common human experience, as seen in Job's lament. Christians are reminded that while earthly hopes may fail, God's faithfulness remains constant. The Importance of Empathy in Friendship Job's friends arrived with the intention to comfort but ended up causing more pain. This teaches the importance of empathy and listening in supporting those who suffer. The Role of Suffering in Spiritual Growth Job's trials serve as a reminder that suffering can lead to deeper faith and reliance on God. Believers are encouraged to seek God's purpose in their trials. Hope Anchored in Christ While Job's hope was momentarily misplaced, Christians have the assurance of hope in Christ, which does not disappoint. This hope should be the anchor of our souls.(20) They were confounded.--Comp. Jeremiah's description of the famine (Jeremiah 14:3). (See margin.)Verse 20. - They were confounded because they had hoped. Shame and confusion of face came upon them in consequence of their vain hope. In the same way, Job implies, he is ashamed of having looked for compassion and kindness from his friends. He should have been wiser and have known better. They came thither, and were ashamed. They not only hoped, but acted on their hope-let it turn them aside from their way (ver. 18) and bring them to ruin. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They are confoundedבֹּ֥שׁוּ (bō·šū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed by כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction their confidence; בָטָ֑ח (ḇā·ṭāḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure their arrival בָּ֥אוּ (bā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go brings disappointment. וַיֶּחְפָּֽרוּ׃ (way·yeḥ·pā·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2659: To blush, to be ashamed, disappointed, to shame, reproach Links Job 6:20 NIVJob 6:20 NLT Job 6:20 ESV Job 6:20 NASB Job 6:20 KJV Job 6:20 BibleApps.com Job 6:20 Biblia Paralela Job 6:20 Chinese Bible Job 6:20 French Bible Job 6:20 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 6:20 They were distressed because they were confident (Jb) |
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