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21 Such people want to die, but death does not come.
    They search for death more than for hidden treasure.
22 They would be happy to find their grave.
    They would rejoice to find their tomb.
23 But God keeps their future a secret
    and builds a wall around them to protect them.

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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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