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title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />who are filled with gladness and rejoice when they reach the grave?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They’re filled with joy when they finally die, and rejoice when they find the grave.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />who rejoice exceedingly and are glad when they find the grave?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />who rejoice and greatly exult when they reach the grave?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Which rejoice exceedingly, <i>and</i> are glad, when they can find the grave?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Who rejoice exceedingly, <i>And</i> are glad when they can find the grave?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who are filled with jubilation, <i>And</i> rejoice when they find the grave?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Who rejoice greatly, And exult when they find the grave?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Who rejoice greatly, They exult when they find the grave?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Who are glad with joy, <i>And</i> rejoice when they find the grave?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Who rejoice exceedingly, And rejoice when they find the grave?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />who are filled with much joy and are glad when they reach the grave?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />who are filled with much joy and are glad when they reach the grave? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Who rejoice exceedingly, And are glad, when they can find the grave?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Nothing could make me happier than to be in the grave. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They are ecstatic, delighted to find the grave.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They are not happy till they are dead and buried; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />To those who are happy beyond measure when they reach their graves?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />who rejoice and greatly exult when they reach the grave?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />who rejoice even to jubilation, and are exultant when they find the grave? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />who rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Who rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />who rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Who are glad—to joy, "" They rejoice when they find a grave.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Who are glad -- unto joy, They rejoice when they find a grave.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Rejoicing with joy when they find the grave;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they rejoice exceedingly when they have found the grave. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and who rejoice greatly when they have found the grave,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They rejoice in it exultingly, and are glad when they find the grave: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />who rejoice exceedingly, and are glad when they find the grave?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Who rejoice exceedingly, and are glad when they can find the grave?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Who rejoice and they assemble and they exult when they find the tomb<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Who rejoice unto exultation, And are glad, when they can find the grave?--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and would be very joyful if they should gain it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/3-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=506" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/3.htm">Job Laments His Birth</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>who long for death that does not come, and search for it like hidden treasure, <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8056.htm" title="8056: haś·śə·mê·ḥîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Glad, joyful, merry. From samach; blithe or gleeful.">who rejoice</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ĕ·lê- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1524.htm" title="1524: ḡîl (N-ms) -- A revolution, joy. From giyl; a revolution; also joy.">and greatly</a> <a href="/hebrew/7797.htm" title="7797: yā·śî·śū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To exult, rejoice. Or siys; a primitive root; to be bright, i.e. Cheerful.">exult</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">when</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: yim·ṣə·’ū- (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To attain to, find. ">they can find</a> <a href="/hebrew/6913.htm" title="6913: qā·ḇer (N-ms) -- A grave, sepulcher. Or qibrah; from qabar; a sepulchre.">the grave?</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>Why is life given to a man whose way is hidden, whom God has hedged in?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-4.htm">Proverbs 2:4</a></span><br />if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a></span><br />You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a></span><br />Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-17.htm">Proverbs 8:17</a></span><br />I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-162.htm">Psalm 119:162</a></span><br />I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6</a></span><br />Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Luke 11:9-10</a></span><br />So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-15</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10</a></span><br />They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44-46</a></span><br />The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. / Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-111.htm">Psalm 119:111</a></span><br />Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-16.htm">Proverbs 16:16</a></span><br />How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-72.htm">Psalm 119:72</a></span><br />The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a></span><br />in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/6-7.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/esther/4-4.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-32.htm">Exult</a> <a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Exultation</a> <a href="/hosea/9-1.htm">Exultingly</a> <a href="/job/3-15.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/esther/8-6.htm">Find</a> <a href="/job/3-15.htm">Full</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/esther/9-22.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-28.htm">Grave</a> <a href="/job/3-19.htm">Great</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-8.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/job/3-7.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/job/3-11.htm">Last</a> <a href="/ezra/5-5.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/job/3-6.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-9.htm">Resting-Place</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/9-3.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/psalms/6-3.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/job/6-10.htm">Exult</a> <a href="/job/20-5.htm">Exultation</a> <a href="/hosea/9-1.htm">Exultingly</a> <a href="/job/10-15.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/job/5-24.htm">Find</a> <a href="/job/4-14.htm">Full</a> <a href="/job/21-12.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/job/21-25.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/job/5-26.htm">Grave</a> <a href="/job/4-10.htm">Great</a> <a href="/job/3-25.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/job/6-10.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/job/5-26.htm">Last</a> <a href="/job/20-6.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/job/6-10.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/job/5-26.htm">Resting-Place</a><div class="vheading2">Job 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/3-1.htm">Job curses the day and services of his birth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/3-13.htm">The ease of death.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/3-20.htm">He complains of life, because of his anguish.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>who rejoice and greatly exult</b><br>This phrase captures the paradoxical reaction of those who find relief in death. In the context of Job's lament, it reflects the depth of his suffering and despair. The idea of rejoicing in death is counterintuitive to the natural human instinct for self-preservation, highlighting the extremity of Job's anguish. Biblically, this sentiment echoes the despair found in other scriptures, such as <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-2.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:2-3</a>, where the Preacher considers the dead more fortunate than the living. Theologically, it underscores the fallen state of the world and the suffering that can lead one to view death as a release. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament's promise of eternal rest and joy in Christ, contrasting the temporary relief Job seeks.<p><b>when they reach the grave?</b><br>The grave, or "Sheol" in Hebrew, is often depicted in the Old Testament as a shadowy place of rest for the dead, devoid of the suffering experienced in life. In Job's cultural and historical context, reaching the grave was seen as the end of earthly troubles. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of death as a final escape from life's hardships. Theologically, the grave is a precursor to the Christian understanding of death and resurrection, where the grave is not the end but a transition to eternal life through Jesus Christ. This phrase connects to the hope found in scriptures like <a href="/1_corinthians/15-55.htm">1 Corinthians 15:55</a>, where death's sting is overcome through Christ's victory.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and questioning the reasons behind it.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_grave.htm">The Grave</a></b><br>In this context, the grave symbolizes a place of rest and escape from suffering. Job is expressing a deep longing for relief from his pain, even if it means death.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_lament.htm">Job's Lament</a></b><br>This chapter is part of Job's lament, where he curses the day of his birth and expresses a desire for death as a release from his suffering.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_suffering.htm">Understanding Suffering</a></b><br>Job's lament highlights the depth of human suffering and the natural desire for relief. It is important to acknowledge and validate the pain that people experience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_hope_beyond_despair.htm">The Hope Beyond Despair</a></b><br>While Job expresses a desire for death, Christians are reminded of the hope found in Christ, who offers eternal life and ultimate relief from suffering.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/empathy_and_support.htm">Empathy and Support</a></b><br>Job's friends initially come to comfort him, though they later fail in their approach. This teaches us the importance of offering genuine empathy and support to those who are suffering.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_life.htm">The Value of Life</a></b><br>Despite Job's despair, the broader biblical account affirms the value of life and the purpose God has for each individual, even in the midst of suffering.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_3's_despair_contradict_james_5_11.htm">Does the despair expressed in Job 3 contradict later biblical accounts (e.g., James 5:11) that describe Job as patient and steadfast?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_job_25_and_romans_3_22_align.htm">How do these verses in Job 25 reconcile with other biblical texts that affirm human worth and righteousness through faith (e.g., Romans 3:22)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_job_both_wicked_and_blameless.htm">In Job 22:5, Eliphaz accuses Job of great wickedness, yet Job 1:1 calls him blameless; how do we resolve this apparent contradiction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_10_7_conflict_with_'all_have_sinned'.htm">In Job 10:7, Job insists he is innocent--does this conflict with the broader biblical teaching that all have sinned?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Which rejoice exceedingly</span>; literally, to <span class="accented">exultation</span> or "to dancing;" <span class="accented">i.e.</span> so that they almost dance with joy. <span class="cmt_word">And are glad, when they can find the grave</span>. Job speaks as if he knew of such cases; and, no doubt, the fact of suicide proves that among men there are some who prefer to die rather than live. But suicides are seldom altogether in possession of their senses. Of sane men it may be doubted whether one in a thousand, however miserable, really wishes to die, or is "glad when he can find the grave." In such thoughts as those to which Job here gives expression there is something morbid and unreal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/3-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">who rejoice</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׂמֵחִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(haś·śə·mê·ḥîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and greatly</span><br /><span class="heb">גִ֑יל</span> <span class="translit">(ḡîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1524.htm">Strong's 1524: </a> </span><span class="str2">A revolution, joy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">exult</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֝שִׂ֗ישׂוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·śî·śū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7797.htm">Strong's 7797: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be bright, cheerful</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they can find</span><br /><span class="heb">יִמְצְאוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(yim·ṣə·’ū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the grave?</span><br /><span class="heb">קָֽבֶר׃</span> <span class="translit">(qā·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6913.htm">Strong's 6913: </a> </span><span class="str2">A grave, sepulcher</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/3-22.htm">Job 3:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/3-22.htm">Job 3:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/3-22.htm">Job 3:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/3-22.htm">Job 3:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/3-22.htm">Job 3:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/3-22.htm">Job 3:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/3-22.htm">Job 3:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/3-22.htm">Job 3:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/3-22.htm">Job 3:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/3-22.htm">Job 3:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/3-22.htm">OT Poetry: Job 3:22 Who rejoice exceedingly and are glad when (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/3-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 3:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 3:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/3-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 3:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 3:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>