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20 Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery,
And life unto the bitter in soul;
21 Who [a]long for death, but it cometh not,
And dig for it more than for hid treasures;
22 Who rejoice [b]exceedingly,
And are glad, when they can find the grave?

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Footnotes

  1. Job 3:21 Hebrew wait.
  2. Job 3:22 Or, unto exultation

20 “Why is light given to those in misery,
    and life to the bitter of soul,(A)
21 to those who long for death that does not come,(B)
    who search for it more than for hidden treasure,(C)
22 who are filled with gladness
    and rejoice when they reach the grave?(D)

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