Job 21:2-4

New King James Version

²“Listen carefully to my speech,
And let this be your ^[a]consolation.
³Bear with me that I may speak,
And after I have spoken, keep ^(A)mocking.

⁴“As for me, is my complaint against man?
And if it were, why should I not be impatient?

Job 21:2-4

New International Version

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)

⁴“Is my complaint^(D) directed to a human being?
Why should I not be impatient?^(E)

New King James Version (NKJV)

New International Version (NIV)