Job 21:3

What does Job 21:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 21:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Suffer me, and I also will speak; And after that I have spoken, mock on.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Suffer me, and I also will speak; And after that I have spoken, mock on.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Let me say what is in my mind, and after that, go on making sport of me.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Bear with me, and I speak, And after my speaking--ye may deride.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Suffer me, and I will speak, and after, if you please, laugh at my words.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Suffer me and I will speak; and after I have spoken, mock on!

Context

v.2Hear diligently my speech; And let this be your consolations.

v.3This passage

v.4As for me, is my complaint to man? And why should I not be impatient?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 13:9

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

  • Job 17:2

    Surely there are mockers with me, And mine eye dwelleth upon their provocation.

  • Job 16:20

    My friends scoff at me: But mine eye poureth out tears unto God,

  • Job 33:31

    Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: Hold thy peace, and I will speak.

  • Job 13:13

    Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak; And let come on me what will.

  • Job 12:4

    I am as one that is a laughing-stock to his neighbor, I who called upon God, and he answered: The just, the perfect man is a laughing-stock.

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