Listen carefully to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears.
Job here takes fresh hold, fast hold, of his integrity, as one that was resolved not to let it go, nor suffer it to be wrested from him. His firmness in this matter is commendable and his warmth excusable. I.
Commenting on Job 13:13-22
Hear diligently my speech,.... Or, "in hearing hear" (s); meaning, not only that his friends would attentively hear him, but continue to hear him; that they would hear him out what he had to say further: upon his expressing himself with so much faith and confidence in God, they might rise up from their seats and be preparing to be gone, as not having patience...
my declaration--namely, that I wish to be permitted to justify myself immediately before God. with your ears--that is, attentively.