18 The [a]prisoners rest together, and hear not the voice of the oppressor.

19 There are small and great, and the servant is free from his master.

20 Wherefore is the light given to him that is in misery? and [b]life unto them that have heavy hearts?

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Footnotes

  1. Job 3:18 All they that sustain any kind of calamity and misery in this world: which he speaketh after the judgment of the flesh.
  2. Job 3:20 He showeth that the benefits of God are not comfortable, expect the heart be joyful, and the conscience quieted.

18 Captives(A) also enjoy their ease;
    they no longer hear the slave driver’s(B) shout.(C)
19 The small and the great are there,(D)
    and the slaves are freed from their owners.

20 “Why is light given to those in misery,
    and life to the bitter of soul,(E)

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