Job 3:20

Wherefore is light giuen to him that is in misery, and life vnto the bitter in soule?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Why is light given to him who suffers, And life to the bitter of soul,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, And life unto the bitter in soul;
- American Standard Version (1901)

Why does he give light to him who is in trouble, and life to the bitter in soul;
- Basic English Bible

Wherefore is light given to him that is in trouble, and life to those bitter of soul,
- Darby Bible

Why is light given to him that is in misery, and life to the bitter in soul;
- Webster's Bible

Why is light given to him who is in misery, life to the bitter in soul,
- World English Bible

Why giveth He to the miserable light, and life to the bitter soul?
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wherewith is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul--
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 3:20

3:20 Light - The light of life. Bitter - Unto those to whom life itself is bitter and burdensome. Life is called light, because it is pleasant and serviceable for walking and working; and this light is said to be given us, because it would be lost, if it were not daily renewed to us by a fresh gift.