Job's Summary Defense – Job 30
- Job laments his situation, saying that young ruffians mock him. He is emotionally and physically drained of strength, compares his affliction to being choked by a powerful force, and goes on to identify God as the One who abuses His great power by harming Job for no apparent reason.
- Job blames God for throwing him in the ashes (although it's Satan who's caused his trouble). He goes on to speak about his compassion for the poor and states that while he cries out for help, both God and men ignore him.
Job's Final Appeal – Job 31
- Job invites God to impose curses on him if he is guilty of anything. He claims that he had been more fair in his dealing with lawsuits of his own servants than God is being with him. A hint of pride becomes apparent, and Job's speech shows his confidence that he will be vindicated.
- Job's speech ends, and his friends have nothing more to say to him.
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