1 Then Job replied:

2 “Listen carefully to my words;

let this be the consolation you give me.

3 Bear with me while I speak,

and after I have spoken, mock on.

4 “Is my complaint directed to a human being?

Why should I not be impatient?

1 But Job answered and said,

2 Hear diligently my speech,

And let this be your consolations.

3 Suffer me that I may speak;

And after that I have spoken, mock on.

4 As for me, is my complaint to man?

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

1 Then Job spoke again:

2 “Listen closely to what I am saying.

That’s one consolation you can give me.

3 Bear with me, and let me speak.

After I have spoken, you may resume mocking me.

4 “My complaint is with God, not with people.

I have good reason to be so impatient.

1 Then Job answered and said:

2 “Listen carefully to my speech,

And let this be your consolation.

3 Bear with me that I may speak,

And after I have spoken, keep mocking.

4 “As for me, is my complaint against man?

And if it were, why should I not be impatient?

1 Then Job answered:

2 “Listen carefully to my words,

and let this be the way you comfort me.

3 Be patient while I speak.

After I have finished, you may continue to make fun of me.

4 “My complaint is not just against people;

I have reason to be impatient.

1 Then Job answered and said,

2 Hear diligently my speech;

And let this be your consolations.

3 Suffer me, and I also will speak;

And after that I have spoken, mock on.

4 As for me, is my complaint to man?

And why should I not be impatient?

1 And Job answered and said, 2 Hear attentively my speech, and let this replace your consolations. 3 Suffer me and I will speak; and after I have spoken, mock on! 4 As for me, is my complaint to a man? or wherefore should not my spirit be impatient?

1 Then Job replied ⸤to his friends⸥, 

2 “Listen carefully to my words, 

and let that be the comfort you offer me. 

3 Bear with me while I speak. 

Then after I’ve spoken, you may go on mocking. 

4 Am I complaining about a person? 

Why shouldn’t I be impatient? 

1 Then Job answered:

2 Pay close attention to my words;

let this be the consolation you offer.

3 Bear with me while I speak;

then after I have spoken, you may continue mocking.

4 As for me, is my complaint against a man?

Then why shouldn’t I be impatient?

1 Then Job answered:

2 “Listen carefully to my words,

and let this be your consolation.

3 Bear with me, and I will speak;

then after I have spoken, mock on.

4 As for me, is my complaint addressed to mortals?

Why should I not be impatient?

1 Then Job answered and said,

2 “Listen carefully to my words,

and let this be your consolation.

3 Bear with me, and I myself will speak;

then after my speaking you can mock.

4 As for me, is my complaint for human beings?

And if so, why cannot I be impatient?

1 Job replied,

2 “Listen carefully to what I’m saying.

Let that be the comfort you people give me.

3 Put up with me while I speak.

After I’ve spoken, you can make fun of me!

4 “I’m not arguing with mere human beings.

So why shouldn’t I be angry and uneasy?

1 Then Job answered,

2 “Listen carefully to my speech,

And let this be your way of consolation.

3 “Bear with me that I may speak;

Then after I have spoken, you may mock.

4 “As for me, is my complaint to man?

And why should I not be impatient?