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18 There the asirim (prisoners, captives) rest together; they hear not the voice of the oppressor.

19 The katon and gadol are there; and the eved is free from his adon.

20 Why is ohr given to him that is in misery, and chayyim unto the bitter in nefesh;

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18 Captives(A) also enjoy their ease;
    they no longer hear the slave driver’s(B) shout.(C)
19 The small and the great are there,(D)
    and the slaves are freed from their owners.

20 “Why is light given to those in misery,
    and life to the bitter of soul,(E)

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