Bildad knows how evil works. The evil person walks right into the trap and ends his life in suffering. If only life was so simple.

Job has given up on any chance of getting comfort from his friends. Where is my hope? Please God, at least You can be here for me.

Job is exasperated by his friends' obstinance. God knows I'm innocent, yet I lie here in suffering.

Eliphaz continues to insist that God's justice is apparent and evident, and that all suffering comes from sin.

"If I am so puny and mortal, why do You even bother with me?" Job asks of God. If You cared about me, You would not be so exacting and judgmental!

Job begs his friends to be honest with themselves. Please listen and let's speak for real.

The truth is NOT like what you claim! Good people suffer, evil people prosper, and no human explanation can understand the ways of God.

Job challenges his friends' arrogance. Do they really think they understand God's justice? Even the animals of the forest know better than you!

Tzofar continues the reasoning of Eliphaz and Bildad, but is even more direct. You must be a sinner, so repent and pray to God and your suffering will end.

God, You hold all the cards, You Created me, for what purpose? Only to suffer? Job begs God for a little peace.