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18 There the captives enjoy the solace of peace
    without having to cringe at the voice of their masters.
19 The small and the great are there as equals,
    and servants are free from their masters.

What Good Is Life?[a]

20 “Why is light given to those in misery
    and life to those whose hearts are bitter,

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Footnotes

  1. Job 3:20 The author expands the debate and raises the fundamental question: Does life still have value for someone whom Providence has left without children?