331 "So please, Job, hear me out, honor me by listening to me. 2 What I'm about to say has been carefully thought out. 3 I have no ulterior motives in this; I'm speaking honestly from my heart. 4 The Spirit of God made me what I am, the breath of God Almighty gave me life! God Always Answers, One Way or Another 5 "And if you think you can prove me wrong, do it. Lay out your arguments. Stand up for yourself! 6 Look, I'm human - no better than you; we're both made of the same kind of mud. 7 So let's work this through together; don't let my aggressiveness overwhelm you.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 33:1-7
Commentary on Job 33:1-7
(Read Job 33:1-7)
Job had desired a judge to decide his appeal. Elihu was one according to his wish, a man like himself. If we would rightly convince men, it must be by reason, not by terror; by fair argument, not by a heavy hand.