Honest words are painful, but your arguments prove nothing.
I wish you would just stop talking; then you would really be wise!
“So how can you comfort me with this nonsense? Your answers are only lies!”
If this is not true, who can prove I am wrong? Who can show that my words are worth nothing?”
You have all seen this yourselves. So why are we having all this talk that means nothing?
Elihu was also angry with Job’s three friends who had no answer to show that Job was wrong, yet continued to blame him.
Your words have comforted those who fell, and you have strengthened those who could not stand.
“Teach me, and I will be quiet. Show me where I have been wrong.
Do you mean to correct what I say? Will you treat the words of a troubled man as if they were only wind?
Careless words stab like a sword, but wise words bring healing.
People enjoy giving good advice. Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing.
What you say can mean life or death. Those who speak with care will be rewarded.
The right word spoken at the right time is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl.
