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19 Both small and great are there;
    a servant is free from his masters.
20 Why is light given to the hard worker,
    life to those bitter of soul,
21     those waiting in vain for death,
        who search for it more than for treasure,

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19 The small and the great are there,(A)
    and the slaves are freed from their owners.

20 “Why is light given to those in misery,
    and life to the bitter of soul,(B)
21 to those who long for death that does not come,(C)
    who search for it more than for hidden treasure,(D)

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