Job 21:1

Job: God Will Punish the Wicked

1 Then Job answered:

Job 21:1 Meaning and Commentary

Job 21:1

But Job answered and said.
] In reply to what Zophar had asserted, concerning the prosperity of the wicked being only for a short time, ( Job 20:5 ) ; the contrary to which he most clearly proves, and that in many instances their prosperity continues as long as they live; that they die in it, and it is enjoyed by their posterity after them.

Job 21:1 In-Context

1 Then Job answered:

2 “Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me.

3 Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking.

4 Is my complaint against a man? Then why should I not be impatient?

5 Look at me and be appalled; put your hand over your mouth.