Job 16:1

1 I have heard words like that before;

Job 16:1 Meaning and Commentary

Job 16:1

Then Job answered and said.
] As soon as Eliphaz had done speaking, Job stood up, and made the following reply.

Job 16:1 In-Context

1 I have heard words like that before;

2 the comfort you give is only torment.

3 Are you going to keep on talking forever? Do you always have to have the last word?

4 If you were in my place and I in yours, I could say everything you are saying. I could shake my head wisely and drown you with a flood of words.

5 I could strengthen you with advice and keep talking to comfort you.