³ Allow me, and I also will speak; After I have spoken, mock on.

¹⁰ They have gaped on me with their mouth; They have struck me on the cheek reproachfully. They gather themselves together against me.

² Surely there are mockers with me, My eye dwells on their provocation.

²⁰ My friends scoff at me. My eyes pour out tears to God,

⁴ I am like one who is a joke to his neighbor, I, who called on God, and he answered. The just, the blameless man is a joke.

⁵ In the thought of him who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune, It is ready for them whose foot slips.

⁹ Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one deceives a man, will you deceive him?

¹³ "Be silent, leave me alone, that I may speak. Let come on me what will.

³¹ Mark well, Job, and listen to me: Hold your peace, and I will speak.

³² If you have anything to say, answer me: Speak, for I desire to justify you.

³³ If not, listen to me: Hold your peace, and I will teach you wisdom."