Job 21:3
Bear with me that I may speak; 1 and achar (after) that I have spoken, mock on. 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.
In Context
2Hear diligently my speech, 1 and let this be your tanechumot (consolations). 1
4As for me, is my complaint to adam (mortals)? 1 Or why should my ruach not become impatient? 1
Cross References
Job 12:4I am as a laughingstock to his neighbor: 1 The man who calleth upon Eloah [they say of me], and He answereth him! 1 [To them I am] a laughingstock, the tzaddik, the tamim (blameless one)! 1
Job 13:13Hold your peace, let me alone, that Ani (I) may speak, 1 and let come on me what will. 1
Job 16:20My friends scorn me; 1 but mine eye poureth out tears unto Eloah. 1
Job 27:12Hen (behold), all ye yourselves have seen it; 1 why then are ye thus altogether vain? 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 →