Job responded to Zophar with contempt because of his claim that Job was deserving of pain and suffering. Job pointed to God’s power and knowledge, resisting Zophar’s claims. Job viewed God as the all-knowing One who decides all things according to his will. Job believed fully in God’s sovereignty and purpose, even while experiencing pain and wishing for death as a means of mercy. Job refused to allow Zophar to accuse him of being inferior to him. He accepted God’s actions, but desired to present his case before God.