New International Reader's Version

Job 3:21-26 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

21. Why is life given to those who long for death that doesn't come? Why is it given to those who would rather search for death than for hidden treasure?

22. Why is life given to those who are actually happy and glad when they reach the grave?

23. Why is life given to a man like me? God hasn't told me what will happen to me. He has surrounded me with nothing but trouble.

24. I sigh instead of eating food. Groans pour out of me like water.

25. What I was afraid of has come on me. What I worried about has happened to me.

26. I don't have any peace and quiet. I can't find any rest. All I have is trouble."