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Job 21:5
Take note of me and be full of wonder, put your hand on your mouth.
Job 21:5 · Bible in Basic English
Job 21:5 in other translations
Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth.
Look at me and be appalled; put your hand over your mouth.
Look at me, and be astonished. Lay your hand on your mouth.
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In context
2 Give attention with care to my words; and let this be your comfort.
3 Let me say what is in my mind, and after that, go on making sport of me.
4 As for me, is my outcry against man? is it then to be wondered at if my spirit is troubled?
5 Take note of me and be full of wonder, put your hand on your mouth.
6 At the very thought of it my flesh is shaking with fear.
7 Why is life given to the evil-doers? why do they become old and strong in power?
8 Their children are ever with them, and their offspring before their eyes.
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