Cross References

Job 21:3

New International Version

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

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Will your idle talk reduce others to silence? Will no one rebuke you when you mock?

“Keep silent and let me speak; then let come to me what may.

Would it turn out well if he examined you? Could you deceive him as you might deceive a mortal?

People open their mouths to jeer at me; they strike my cheek in scorn and unite together against me.

My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God;

Surely mockers surround me; my eyes must dwell on their hostility.

“Listen carefully to my words; let this be the consolation you give me.

You have all seen this yourselves. Why then this meaningless talk?