²¹ to those who long for death that does not come,^(A)
    who search for it more than for hidden treasure,^(B)

²² who are filled with gladness
    and rejoice when they reach the grave?^(A)

¹⁵ so that I prefer strangling and death,^(A)
    rather than this body of mine.^(B)

¹⁶ I despise my life;^(A) I would not live forever.^(B)
    Let me alone;^(C) my days have no meaning.^(D)