33 verses
Elihu continues his argument, emphasizing God's justice toward the righteous and His punishment of the wicked, while urging Job to recognize divine wisdom and refrain from prideful judgment.
Elihu begins by asserting his intention to speak for God, claiming his words will be true. He declares God’s might and wisdom, noting that the Almighty spares the righteous and punishes the wicked, giving justice to the poor. Elihu explains that God allows the righteous to prosper and the wicked to perish, while warning of divine discipline for those who resist. He criticizes hypocritical hearts that remain unrepentant, emphasizing that such hearts die in youth. Elihu admonishes Job to accept God’s judgment, avoid envy of riches, and refrain from choosing affliction over righteousness. He extols God’s greatness, the mystery of His power, and the divine governance of nature—water, clouds, light—and concludes that all creation points to God's supreme authority.
mixed
The tone blends praise of divine justice with admonition and warning.