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Job 21:3

Modern English Version

Bear with me that I may speak, and after I have spoken, mock on.

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Should your empty talk make men hold their peace? And when you mock, will no one shame you?

“Hold your peace; leave me alone, that I may speak, and let come on me what may!

Is it good that He would search you out? Or as one man mocks another, do you so mock Him?

They have gaped upon me with their mouth; they have struck me upon the cheek with reproach; they have gathered themselves together against me.

My friends scorn me; my eyes pour out tears unto God.

Are not mockers with me? And does not my eye dwell on their provocation?

“Listen carefully to my speech, and let this be your consolation.

Behold, all of you have seen it; why then have you become altogether vain?