Job 21:3

A Conservative Version

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

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Surely there are mockers with me, and my eye dwells upon their provocation.

They have gaped upon me with their mouth. They have smitten me upon the cheek reproachfully. They gather themselves together against me.

My friends scoff at me. My eye pours out tears to God

Be quiet. Let me alone that I may speak, and let come on me what will.

Is it good that he should search you out? Or as deceiving a man, will ye deceive him?

Should thy boastings make men hold their peace? And when thou mock, shall no man make thee ashamed?

Hear diligently my speech, And let this be your consolations.

Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it. Why then have ye become altogether vain?