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 · 2000Suffer me, and I also will speak; And after that I have spoken, mock on.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Suffer me, and I also will speak; And after that I have spoken, mock on.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Let me say what is in my mind, and after that, go on making sport of me.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Bear with me, and I speak, And after my speaking--ye may deride.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Suffer me, and I will speak, and after, if you please, laugh at my words.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Suffer me and I will speak; and after I have spoken, mock on!
Context
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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