Job 21:4
As for me, is my outcry against man? is it then to be wondered at if my spirit is troubled?
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
As for me, is my complaint to man? and if it were so, why should not my spirit be troubled?
In Context
3Let me say what is in my mind, and after that, go on making sport of me.
5Take note of me and be full of wonder, put your hand on your mouth.
Cross References
Exodus 6:9And Moses said these words to the children of Israel, but they gave no attention to him, because of the grief of their spirit and the cruel weight of their work.
2 Kings 6:26And when the king of Israel was going by on the wall, a woman came crying out to him, and said, Help! my lord king.
Job 7:11So I will not keep my mouth shut; I will let the words come from it in the pain of my spirit, my soul will make a bitter outcry.
Job 10:2I will say to God, Do not put me down as a sinner; make clear to me what you have against me.
Psalms 22:1To the chief music-maker on Aijeleth-hash-shahar. A Psalm. Of David.
Psalms 77:3\77:2\In the day of my trouble, my heart was turned to the Lord: my hand was stretched out in the night without resting; my soul would not be comforted.
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 →