18 The captives are completely at rest;(A)
they do not hear a taskmaster’s voice.(B)
19 Both small and great are there,
and the slave is set free from his master.(C)

20 Why is light given to one burdened with grief,
and life to those whose existence is bitter,(D)

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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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