Job 21:3
Raise me, and I will speak; 1 Then ye shall not laugh me to scorn. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.
In Context
2Hear ye, hear ye my words, 1 That I may not have this consolation from you. 1
4What! is my reproof of man? 1 And why should I not be angry? 1
Cross References
Job 12:4For a righteous and blameless man has become a subject for mockery. 1
Job 13:13Be silent, that I may speak, and cease from mine anger, 1
Job 16:20Let my supplication come to the Lord, 1 And let mine eye weep before him. 1
Job 27:12Behold, ye all know that ye are adding vanity to vanity. 1
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 →