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18     In death the captives are freed, together at ease,
        and the shouts of their oppressors die along with them.
19     In the grave, together are the small and great,
        and slaves from masters are emancipated.

20     Why is light awarded to those distressed,
        and life given to embittered souls

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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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