The bare bones of the argument between Job - friends is -What is man that he can be pure-- Job speaks of one who testifies for him in heaven. We all need just such an advocate.

Zophar is insulting and dismissive of Job, he speaks of a religion that ultimately is without hope.

Bildad attempts to argue a 1 for 1 relationship between sin - suffering. This drives Job closer to the edge.

Eliphaz after 7 days of silence seeks to answer Job's 1st speech. He does not give comfort, rather advice. We could call this 'Lesson 1 in how not to speak to the suffering.' Job's reply is indignant and challenging.

When believers suffer severe trials are emotional outbursts something that indicate a lack of faith- -Don't be too quick to judge-