"But if I speak, my pain isn't assuaged; if I refrain from speaking, what do I have to lose?"

While this messenger was still speaking, another came and announced, "A lightning storm struck and incinerated the flock and the servants while they were eating. I alone escaped to tell you!"

While this messenger was still speaking, another came and announced, "The Chaldeans formed three companies, raided the camels, captured the servants, and killed them with swords. Only I alone escaped to tell you."

While this messenger was still speaking, another came and announced, "Your children were celebrating in their oldest brother's house

"Will you get offended if somebody tries to talk to you? Who can keep from speaking at a time like this?

where would my hope be? "And speaking of my hope, who would notice it?

He keeps reliable advisors from speaking, and removes discernment from elders.

Elihu continued speaking, and said:

Job has been speaking from his own ignorance, and what he has to say lacks insight!

When he began speaking, he communicated only worthlessness; he added words upon words without knowing anything."

Nobles would refrain from speaking, covering their mouths with their hands.