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21 who wait for death, but[a] it does not come,[b]
and search[c] for it more than for treasures,
22 who rejoice exceedingly,[d]
and they are glad when they find the grave?
23 Why does he[e] give light to a man whose way is hidden,
and God has fenced him in all around?

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Footnotes

  1. Job 3:21 Hebrew “and”
  2. Job 3:21 Literally “it is not”
  3. Job 3:21 Or “dig”
  4. Job 3:22 Literally “unto rejoicing”
  5. Job 3:23 Most likely God

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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