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Job 21:2–6

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2Pay close attention to my words;

let this be the consolation you offer.

3Bear with me while I speak;

then after I have spoken, you may continue mocking.

4As for me, is my complainth against a human being?

Then why shouldn’t I be impatient?

5Look at me and shudder;i

put your hand over your mouth.j

6When I think about it, I am terrified

and my body tremblesk in horror.

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Cross references

  1. hJb 7:11; 10:1; 27:13
  2. iJb 17:8; 18:20; Dn 4:19
  3. jJdg 18:19; Jb 29:9; 40:4
  4. kJb 4:14; Ps 55:5; 119:120

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

“Keep listening to my words,

and let this be your comfort.

Bear with me, and I will speak,

and after I have spoken, mock on.

As for me, is my complaint against man?

Why should I not be impatient?

Look at me and be appalled,

and lay your hand over your mouth.

When I remember, I am dismayed,

and shuddering seizes my flesh.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

“Listen carefully to my words;

let this be the consolation you give me.

Bear with me while I speak,

and after I have spoken, mock on.

“Is my complaint directed to a human being?

Why should I not be impatient?

Look at me and be appalled;

clap your hand over your mouth.

When I think about this, I am terrified;

trembling seizes my body.

NLTNew Living Translation

“Listen closely to what I am saying.

That’s one consolation you can give me.

Bear with me, and let me speak.

After I have spoken, you may resume mocking me.

“My complaint is with God, not with people.

I have good reason to be so impatient.

Look at me and be stunned.

Put your hand over your mouth in shock.

When I think about what I am saying, I shudder.

My body trembles.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

“Listen carefully to my words,

and let this be your consolation.

Bear with me, and I myself will speak;

then after my speaking you can mock.

As for me, is my complaint for human beings?

And if so, why cannot I be impatient?

Turn to me and be appalled,

and place your hand on your mouth.

And when I think of it, I am horrified,

and shuddering seizes my flesh.

KJV 1900King James Version

Hear diligently my speech,

And let this be your consolations.

Suffer me that I may speak;

And after that I have spoken, mock on.

As for me, is my complaint to man?

And if it were so, why should not my spirit be troubled?

Mark me, and be astonished,

And lay your hand upon your mouth.

Even when I remember I am afraid,

And trembling taketh hold on my flesh.