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 Therefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul;
21 Who long for death, but it comes not; and dig for it more than for hidden treasures;
22 Who 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 has hedged in?
24 For my sighing comes before I eat, and my groanings are poured out like the waters.