Sterrett and Samuel Angus point out: “No literature contains more pathetic laments over the sorrows of life, the passing of love, the deceitfulness of hope, and the ruthlessness of death. ” ​ — Funk and Wagnalls New“ Standard ” Bible Dictionary, 1936, page 313.
Sterrett ja Samuel Angus märgivad: „Mitte mingis kirjanduses pole rohkem pateetilist kaeblemist elumurede, armastuse kaduvuse, lootuse petlikkuse ja surma julmuse üle. ” — Funk and Wagnalls New“ Standard ” Bible Dictionary, 1936, lehekülg 313.