²⁰ “Why is light given to those in misery,
    and life to the bitter of soul,^(A)
21 to those who long for death that does not come,^(B)
    who search for it more than for hidden treasure,^(C)
22 who are filled with gladness
    and rejoice when they reach the grave?^(D)
23 Why is life given to a man
    whose way is hidden,^(E)
    whom God has hedged in?^(F)

⁴¹ Let us lift up our hearts and our hands
    to God in heaven,^(A) and say: