Job 21:3
Let me say what is in my mind, and after that, go on making sport of me.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.
In Context
2Give attention with care to my words; and let this be your comfort.
4As for me, is my outcry against man? is it then to be wondered at if my spirit is troubled?
Cross References
Job 12:4It seems that I am to be as one who is a cause of laughing to his neighbour, one who makes his prayer to God and is answered! the upright man who has done no wrong is to be made sport of!
Job 13:13Keep quiet, and let me say what is in my mind, whatever may come to me.
Job 16:20My friends make sport of me; to God my eyes are weeping,
Job 27:12Truly, you have all seen it yourselves; why then have you become completely foolish?
Matthew Henry on Job 21:2-7
The Reply of Job to Zophar. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 But Job answered and said, 2 Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations. 3 Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on. 4 As for me, is my complaint to man? and if it were so, why should not my spirit be troubled? 5 Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth. 6 Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh. Job here recommends himself, both his case and his discourse, both what he… Read the whole commentary →