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20 “Why is (A)light given to him who is troubled,
And life to the bitter of soul,
21 Who [a](B)long for death, but there is none,
And dig for it more than for (C)hidden treasures,
22 Who are glad with joy,
And rejoice when they find the grave?

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  1. Job 3:21 Lit wait

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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20 Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul;

21 Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;

22 Which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave?

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