Job 21:1

1 Then Job replied [to his friends],

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 replied [to his friends],

2 "Listen carefully to my words, and let that be the comfort you offer me.

3 Bear with me while I speak. Then after I've spoken, you may go on mocking.

4 Am I complaining about a person? Why shouldn't I be impatient?

5 Look at me, and be shocked, and put [your] hand over [your] mouth.