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Job 3:21-23
Common English Bible

21     those waiting in vain for death,
        who search for it more than for treasure,
22     who rejoice excitedly,
        who are thrilled when they find a grave?
23 Why is light given[a] to the person whose way is hidden,
    whom God has fenced in?

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  1. Job 3:23 Heb lacks is light given.
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Job 3:21-23
New International Version

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

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Job 3:21-23
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21 Who (A)long[a] for death, but it does not come,
And search for it more than (B)hidden treasures;
22 Who rejoice exceedingly,
And are glad when they can find the (C)grave?
23 Why is light given to a man whose way is hidden,
(D)And whom God has hedged in?

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  1. Job 3:21 Lit. wait
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Job 3:21-23
King James Version

21 Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;

22 Which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave?

23 Why is light given to a man whose way is hid, and whom God hath hedged in?

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