Job 6:20 - Exposition

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 (verse 18) and bring them to ruin.