Job 21:3
Put up with me, and I also will speak; 1 after I have spoken, mock on. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.
In Context
2“Listen carefully to my words, 1 and let this be the comfort you offer to me. 1
4As for me, is my complaint to a person? 1 Why should I not be impatient? 1
Cross References
Job 12:4I am something for my neighbor to laugh at— 1 I, one who called on God and who was answered by him! 1 I, a just and blameless man—I am now something to laugh at. 1
Job 13:13Hold your peace, let me alone, so that I may speak, 1 let come what may on me. 1
Job 16:20My friends scoff at me, 1 but my eye pours out tears to God. 1
Job 27:12See, all of you have seen this yourselves; 1 why then have you spoken all this nonsense? 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 →