Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Job 3:20
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Berean Standard Bible
Why is light given to the miserable, and life to the bitter of soul,
King James Version
Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter [in] soul;
World English Bible
“Why is light given to him who is in misery, life to the bitter in soul,
American Standard Version
Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, And life unto the bitter in soul;
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Job 3
18 The captives enjoy their ease; they do not hear the voice of the oppressor.
19 Both small and great are there, and the slave is freed from his master.
20 Why is light given to the miserable, and life to the bitter of soul,
21 who long for death that does not come, and search for it like hidden treasure,
22 who rejoice and greatly exult when they reach the grave?
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