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


In Context

18 There the prisoners rest together; they hear not the voice of the oppressor.

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

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

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?

Job 3:21 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

3:21to those who long for death that does not come, who search for it more than for hidden treasure,

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

3:21That look for death, and it cometh not, as they that dig for a treasure:

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

3:21Who long for death, but it cometh not, And dig for it more than for hid treasures;

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:21Who long for death, and it cometh not, and dig for it more than for hidden treasures;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

3:21Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:21Who long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:21Who long for death, but it doesn't come; and dig for it more than for hidden treasures,

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

3:21Who are waiting for death, and it is not, And they seek it above hid treasures.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:21Which long for death, but it comes not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;