Job 21:3
Bear with me, that I may speak; And after I have spoken, mock on!
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.
In Context
2Hear attentively my words, And let this be your consolation.
4Is my complaint concerning man? Why then should I not be angry?
Cross References
Job 12:4I am become a laughing-stock to my friend,—I who call upon God, that he would answer me! The innocent and upright man is held in derision.
Job 13:13Hold your peace, and let me speak: And then come upon me what will!
Job 16:20My friends have me in derision, But my eye poureth out tears unto God.
Job 27:12Behold, ye yourselves have all seen it; Why then do ye cherish such vain thoughts?
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 →