Catholic Public Domain Version
"Why is light given to the miserable, and life to those who are in bitterness of soul, "
— Job 3:20, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul;”
“ Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, And life unto the bitter in soul; ”
“"Why is light given to him who is in misery, life to the bitter in soul,”
“Longing for Death“Why does God give light to one who is in misery, and life to those whose soul is bitter,”
“Why is light given to him that is in misery, and life to them that are in bitterness of soul?”
“Why does he give light to him who is in trouble, and life to the bitter in soul;”
“Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul;”
There the impious cease from rebellion, and there the wearied in strength take rest.
And at such times, having been bound together without difficulty, they have not heard the voice of the bailiff.
The small and great are there, and the servant is free from his master.
Why is light given to the miserable, and life to those who are in bitterness of soul,
who expect death, and it does not arrive, like those who dig for treasure
and who rejoice greatly when they have found the grave,
to a man whose way is hidden and whom God has surrounded with darkness?