Job 11:1

1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered:

Job 11:1 Meaning and Commentary

Job 11:1

Then answered Zophar the Naamathite
The third of Job's friends, that came to visit him, (See Gill on Job 2:11); and who perhaps might be the youngest, since his turn was to speak last; and he appears to have less modesty and prudence, and more fire and heat in him; than his other friends; though he might be the more irritated by observing, that their arguments were baffled by Job, and had no manner of effect on him, to cause him to recede from his first sentiments and conduct:

and said;
as follows.

Job 11:1 In-Context

1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered:
2 "Should a multitude of words go unanswered, and should one full of talk be vindicated?
3 Should your babble put others to silence, and when you mock, shall no one shame you?
4 For you say, "My conduct is pure, and I am clean in God's sight.'
5 But O that God would speak, and open his lips to you,
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