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Job 3:21

Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;
Job 3:21 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Who long for death, but it cometh not, And dig for it more than for hid treasures;

    ASV

  • To those whose desire is for death, but it comes not; who are searching for it more than for secret wealth;

    BBE

  • Who long for death, and it [cometh] not, and dig for it more than for hidden treasures;

    DBY

  • Who long for death, but it doesn't come; Dig for it more than for hidden treasures,

    WEB

  • Who are waiting for death, and it is not, And they seek it above hid treasures.

    YLT

  • Which long for death, but it comes not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;

    ENG

  • Who long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;

    WBT

  • who long for death that does not come, and search for it like hidden treasure,

    BSB

In context

19The small and great are there; and the servant is free from his master.

20Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul;

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

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

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

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