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21 They long for death, and it won’t come.
    They search for death more eagerly than for hidden treasure.
22 They’re filled with joy when they finally die,
    and rejoice when they find the grave.
23 Why is life given to those with no future,
    those God has surrounded with difficulties?

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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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