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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

who long for death that does not come, and search for it like hidden treasure,

World English Bible (WEB)

Who long for death, but it doesn’t come; and dig for it more than for hidden treasures,

King James Version (KJV)

Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;

American Standard Version (ASV)

Who long for death, but it cometh not, And dig for it more than for hid treasures;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

To those whose desire is for death, but it comes not; who are searching for it more than for secret wealth;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Que esperan la muerte, y ella no llega, aunque la buscan más que tesoros;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»¡Ay! ¿Por qué dar luz y vida a quienes yacen en aflicción y amargura, que suspiran por la muerte, y no llega; que buscan la muerte como otros buscan alimento o dinero?

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