Job 6:20
King James Version (KJV)
They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.
American Standard Version (ASV)
They were put to shame because they had hoped; They came thither, and were confounded.
World English Bible (WEB)
They were distressed because they were confident. They came there, and were confounded.
Job 6:20 Cross References
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.
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.
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.
As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
