Job 6:20

20 They were put to shame because of their hope; they came and their hope was gone.

Job 6:20 Meaning and Commentary

Job 6:20

And they were confounded because they had hoped
When they came to the places where they hoped to find water, finding none were ashamed of their vain hope, and reflected upon themselves for being so foolish as to raise their expectations upon such a groundless surmise:

they came thither, and were ashamed;
which is the same thing expressed in different words; and aptly enough describes Job's disappointment in not meeting with that relief and comfort he expected from his friends, to whom he makes application of all this in the following words.

Job 6:20 In-Context

18 The camel-trains go out of their way; they go up into the waste and come to destruction.

19 The camel-trains of Tema were searching with care, the bands of Sheba were waiting for them:

20 They were put to shame because of their hope; they came and their hope was gone.

21 So have you now become to me; you see my sad condition and are in fear.

22 Did I say, Give me something? or, Make a payment for me out of your wealth?