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21     those waiting in vain for death,
        who search for it more than for treasure,
22     who rejoice excitedly,
        who are thrilled when they find a grave?
23 Why is light given[a] to the person whose way is hidden,
    whom God has fenced in?

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  1. Job 3:23 Heb lacks is light given.

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