Job 3:11-22

11It would have been better if I had died at birth. I should have been born dead.

12Instead, my mother held me on her knees. I drank from her breasts.

13If I had died at birth, I would now be resting in peace.

14I would be resting with kings and rulers. They lived in beautiful houses which are now heaps of stones.

15I would be with princes who once were very rich. Their palaces were full of gold and silver.

16My parents should have buried me, like a child that is born dead. I would never have seen the light of day.

17After death, wicked people can no longer cause any trouble. People who have become tired can rest.

18Even prisoners can enjoy a time of peace. No guards are there to shout at them.

19Great people and ordinary people are all there together. Slaves have no master that they must obey.

20I am suffering very much. Why does God let me wake up each day? I am very upset, so why does God continue to let me live?

21People like me only want to die. But death does not come. They would rather die than find valuable gold.

22When their life finally finishes, they are very happy. They are happy to go into their graves.