Job 21:2-3 - Compare All Versions

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“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.

“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.

“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.

Pay close attention to my words; let this be the consolation you offer. Bear with me while I speak; then after I have spoken, you may continue mocking.

Hear diligently my speech, And let this be your consolations. Suffer me that I may speak; And after that I have spoken, mock on.

“Listen carefully to my speech, And let this be your consolation. Bear with me that I may speak, And after I have spoken, keep mocking.

Job replied: “Now listen to me carefully, please listen, at least do me the favor of listening. Put up with me while I have my say— then you can mock me later to your heart’s content.

“Listen carefully to my speech, And let this be your way of consolation. “Bear with me that I may speak; Then after I have spoken, you may mock me.

“Listen carefully to my speech, And let this be the consolation. “Bear with me, and I also will speak; And after I have spoken, you may [continue to] mock [me].

“Listen carefully to my words; let this be the consolation you offer me. Bear with me and I will speak, and after I have spoken you may mock.