Job 21:3
Suffer me and I will speak; and after I have spoken, mock on!
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.
In Context
2Hear attentively my speech, and let this replace your consolations.
4As for me, is my complaint to a man? or wherefore should not my spirit be impatient?
Cross References
Job 12:4I am to be one that is a derision to his friend, I who call upon God, and whom he will answer: a derision is the just upright [man].
Job 13:13Hold your peace from me, and I will speak, and let come on me what [will]!
Job 16:20My friends are my mockers; mine eye poureth out tears unto God.
Job 27:12Behold, ye yourselves have all seen [it]; and why are ye thus altogether vain?
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 →