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21 People like me only want to die. But death does not come.
    They would rather die than find valuable gold.
22 When their life finally finishes, they are very happy.
    They are happy to go into their graves.
23 So why do I continue to live?
    God has stopped me moving forward in life.
    I cannot see which way to go.

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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?(C)
23 Why is life given to a man
    whose way is hidden,(D)
    whom God has hedged in?(E)

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