Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul;

American Standard Version (ASV)

Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, And life unto the bitter in soul;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

Webster's Bible (WBT)

Why is light given to him that is in misery, and life to the bitter in soul;

World English Bible (WEB)

"Why is light given to him who is in misery, Life to the bitter in soul,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Why giveth He to the miserable light, and life to the bitter soul?