Job 21:2
“Please listen carefully to what I say—that would be one comfort you could give me.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations.
In Context
3Bear with me; let me speak. After I've spoken you can resume mocking me.
Cross References
Judges 9:7When Jotham got to hear this, he went up to the top of Mount Gerizim, and shouted in a loud voice: “Listen to me, leaders of Shechem, and God may listen to you!
Job 13:6Listen to my argument and pay attention to what I have to say.
Job 15:11Are the comforts God provides too little for you? Are God's gentle words not enough for you?
Job 18:2“How long will you go on talking, hunting for the right words to say? Talk sense if you want us to reply!
Job 33:31Pay attention Job, and listen to me! Be quiet—let me speak!
Isaiah 55:2Why are you spending money on what isn't food, and why work for something that doesn't satisfy you? Listen carefully to me: eat what is good, and you'll enjoy the very best food.
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 →