Surely there are mockers with me, And mine eye dwelleth upon their provocation.
Surely mockers surround me, and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion.
If not--mockeries are with me. And in their provocations mine eye lodgeth.
Are there not mockers around me? and doth [not] mine eye abide in their provocation?
Job — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
J O B CHAP. XVII. In this chapter, I. Job reflects upon the harsh censures which his friends had passed upon him, and looking upon himself as a dying man ( ver. 1 ), he appeals to God, and begs of him speedily to appear for him, and right him,…