Job recalls his former prosperity and greatness. He was blessed because of his righteousness, his charity, and his good deeds. Job is derided by the children of vile and base men. In his afflicted state, he cries to the Lord. Job says that he wept for those in trouble. Job invites judgment so that God may know his integrity. If he has done ill, Job welcomes the penalties for so doing. Elihu, in anger, answers Job and his three friends. Elihu says, "There is a spirit in man, and the inspiration of the Almighty gives understanding." He also says, "Great men are not always wise." Elihu says, "God is greater than man, he speaks to man in dreams and visions, he ransoms those cast into the pit, and he delivers their souls and gives them life." Elihu teaches, God cannot be unjust, commit iniquity, pervert judgment, or respect persons. Man should bear chastisement and do iniquity no more.
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