³ Bear with me while I speak,
    and after I have spoken, mock on.^(A)

¹⁰ People open their mouths^(A) to jeer at me;^(B)
    they strike my cheek^(C) in scorn
    and unite together against me.^(D)

²⁰ My intercessor^(A) is my friend^[a](B)
    as my eyes pour out^(C) tears^(D) to God;

³¹ “Pay attention, Job, and listen^(A) to me;^(B)
    be silent,^(C) and I will speak.
³² If you have anything to say, answer me;^(D)
    speak up, for I want to vindicate you.^(E)
33 But if not, then listen to me;^(F)
    be silent,^(G) and I will teach you wisdom.^(H)”

¹³ “Keep silent^(A) and let me speak;^(B)
    then let come to me what may.^(C)

⁹ Would it turn out well if he examined you?^(A)
    Could you deceive him as you might deceive a mortal?^(B)

⁴ “I have become a laughingstock^(A) to my friends,^(B)
    though I called on God and he answered^(C)—
    a mere laughingstock, though righteous and blameless!^(D)
5 Those who are at ease have contempt^(E) for misfortune
    as the fate of those whose feet are slipping.^(F)