Add parallel Print Page Options

18 the prisoners are at ease together;
they do not hear the oppressor’s voice.
19 The small and the great are there,
and the slave is free from his masters.[a]

Job Wishes He Might Die

20 “Why does he[b] give light to one in misery
and life to those bitter of soul,

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Job 3:19 Or “master”
  2. Job 3:20 Most likely God

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)

Read full chapter