Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Job 3:16-26 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

16. I wish I had been born deadand then buried, never to seethe light of day.

17. In the world of the dead,the wicked and the weary restwithout a worry.

18-19. Everyone is there—where captives and slavesare free at last.

20. Why does God let me livewhen life is miserableand so bitter?

21. I keep longing for deathmore than I would seeka valuable treasure.

22. Nothing could make me happierthan to be in the grave.

23. Why do I go on livingwhen God has me surrounded,and I can't see the road?

24. Moaning and groaningare my food and drink,

25. and my worst fearshave all come true.

26. I have no peace or rest—only troubles and worries.