Job 21:3

World English Bible (2000)

Allow me, and I also will speak; After I have spoken, mock on.

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 16:10 : 10 They have gaped on me with their mouth. They have struck me on the cheek reproachfully. They gather themselves together against me.
  • Job 17:2 : 2 Surely there are mockers with me. My eye dwells on their provocation.
  • Job 16:20 : 20 My friends scoff at me. My eyes pour out tears to God,
  • Job 12:4-5 : 4 I am like one who is a joke to his neighbor, I, who called on God, and he answered. The just, the blameless man is a joke. 5 In the thought of him who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune. It is ready for them whose foot slips.
  • Job 13:9 : 9 Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one deceives a man, will you deceive him?
  • Job 13:13 : 13 "Be silent, leave me alone, that I may speak. Let come on me what will.
  • Job 33:31-33 : 31 Mark well, Job, and listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will speak. 32 If you have anything to say, answer me. Speak, for I desire to justify you. 33 If not, listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will teach you wisdom."

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  • Job 33:31-32
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    3"Surely I would speak to the Almighty. I desire to reason with God.

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    2Surely there are mockers with me. My eye dwells on their provocation.

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    20Aren't my days few? Cease then. Leave me alone, that I may find a little comfort,

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