Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking.
Surely mockers surround me, and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion.
They open their mouths against me and strike my cheeks with contempt; they join together against me.
My friends are my scoffers as my eyes pour out tears to God.
Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.
I am a laughingstock to my friends, though I called on God, and He answered. The righteous and upright man is a laughing
Be silent, and I will speak. Then let come to me what may.
Would it be well when He examined you? Could you deceive Him as you would deceive a man?