17. There the wicked cease from turmoil,and there the weary are at rest.
18. Captives also enjoy their ease;they no longer hear the slave driver’s shout.
19. The small and the great are there,and the slaves are freed from their owners.
20. ‘Why is light given to those in misery,and life to the bitter of soul,
21. to those who long for death that does not come,who search for it more than for hidden treasure,
22. who are filled with gladnessand rejoice when they reach the grave?