2 Corinthians 4:8 - Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Though hard pressed on every side, we are never hemmed in; through perplexed, never driven to despair;

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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;

American Standard Version (1901)

we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair;

Common English Bible

We are experiencing all kinds of trouble, but we aren’t crushed. We are confused, but we aren’t depressed.

Catholic Public Domain Version

In all things, we endure tribulation, yet we are not in anguish. We are constrained, yet we are not destitute.