Job 21:4
[Is] my complaint [against] man? And if [so], why may my temper not become short?
Literal Standard Version
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
3Bear with me, and I speak, || And after my speaking—you may deride.
5Turn to me, and be astonished, || And put hand to mouth.
Cross References
Exodus 6:9And Moses speaks so to the sons of Israel, and they did not listen to Moses, for anguish of spirit, and for harsh service.
2 Kings 6:26And it comes to pass, the king of Israel is passing by on the wall, and a woman has cried to him, saying, “Save, my lord, O king.”
Job 7:11Also I do not withhold my mouth—I speak in the distress of my spirit, I talk in the bitterness of my soul.
Job 10:2I say to God, Do not condemn me, || Let me know why You strive [with] me.
Psalms 22:1TO THE OVERSEER. [SET] ON “DOE OF THE MORNING.” A PSALM OF DAVID. My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Far from My salvation, || The words of My roaring?
Psalms 77:3I remember God, and make a noise, || I meditate, and my spirit is feeble. Selah.
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 →