Summary
In this chapter Elihu addresses Job, questioning his assertion that his righteousness exceeds God's. He challenges Job to examine the heavens and the clouds, illustrating how even great sinners can be humbled and how righteousness benefits only the righteous. Elihu contrasts human pride with God's omnipotence, noting that God gives wisdom beyond even animals. He argues that vanity will not be heard by God and that judgment is inevitable, urging Job to trust in God's justice. Finally, Elihu laments that Job speaks in vain, multiplying words without true knowledge, and calls for humility before God.