Job 21:1-3

New International Version

21 Then Job replied:

²“Listen carefully to my words;^(A)
let this be the consolation you give me.^(B)
³Bear with me while I speak,
and after I have spoken, mock on.^(C)

Job 21:1-3

Common English Bible

21 Then Job answered:

²Listen carefully to my remarks
and let that comfort you.
³Bear with me so I can speak, I myself;
and after my reply you can mock.

21 But Job answered and said,

²Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations.

³Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.

New International Version (NIV)