Job
King James Version (KJV)
Job 21:3
“Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.”
King James Version (KJV)
Job 21:3 Context
1But Job answered and said, 2Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations. 3Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on. 4As for me, is my complaint to man? and if it were so, why should not my spirit be troubled? 5Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth. 6Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh.
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Other Translations
Suffer me that I may speake, and after that I haue spoken, mocke on.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"Bear with me that I may speak; Then after I have spoken, you may mock.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Suffer me, and I also will speak; And after that I have spoken, mock on.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Let me say what is in my mind, and after that, go on making sport of me.
- Basic English Bible
Suffer me and I will speak; and after I have spoken, mock on!
- Darby Bible
Suffer me that I may speak; and after I have spoken, mock on.
- Webster's Bible
Allow me, and I also will speak; After I have spoken, mock on.
- World English Bible
Bear with me, and I speak, And after my speaking -- ye may deride.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Suffer me, that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"Bear with me that I may speak; Then after I have spoken, you may mock.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Suffer me, and I also will speak; And after that I have spoken, mock on.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Let me say what is in my mind, and after that, go on making sport of me.
- Basic English Bible
Suffer me and I will speak; and after I have spoken, mock on!
- Darby Bible
Suffer me that I may speak; and after I have spoken, mock on.
- Webster's Bible
Allow me, and I also will speak; After I have spoken, mock on.
- World English Bible
Bear with me, and I speak, And after my speaking -- ye may deride.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Suffer me, that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Job 21:3
21:3 Speak - without interruption. Mock - If I do not defend my cause with solid arguments, go on in your scoffs.