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

We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

on every side being in tribulation, but not straitened; perplexed, but not in despair;

every way afflicted, but not straitened; seeing no apparent issue, but our way not entirely shut up;