2 “How long will you say such things? Your words are a blustering wind. 3 Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right? he gave them over to the penalty of their sin. and restore you to your prosperous state. so prosperous will your future be. and our days on earth are but a shadow. 10 Will they not instruct you and tell you?

In this chapter Bildad enters the discussion with Job; proceeding upon the same lines as Eliphaz, he reproves him for his long and loud talk, Job 8:1,2; asserts the justice of God in his providence, of which the taking away of Job's children by death for their transgression was an instance and proof, Job 8:3,4; and suggests, that if Job, who ...

2 “How long will you say such things? Your words are a blustering wind. 3 Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right? he gave them over to the penalty of their sin. and restore you to your prosperous state. so prosperous will your future be. and our days on earth are but a shadow. 10 Will they not instruct you and tell you?

O pervertirá el Todopoderoso la justicia? 4 Si tus hijos pecaron contra él, Él los echó en el lugar de su pecado. 5 Si tú de mañana buscares a Dios, Y rogares al Todopoderoso; 6 Si fueres limpio y recto, Ciertamente luego se despertará por ti, Y hará próspera la morada de tu justicia. 7 Y aunque tu principio haya sido pequeño,

8 For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers: 9 (For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:) 10 Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart? 11 Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?

Bildad puts Job in hope, that if he were indeed upright, he should yet see a good end of his present troubles. This is God's way of enriching the souls of his people with graces and comforts. The beginning is small, but the progress is to perfection.

8 “For inquire, please, of the former age, And consider the things discovered by their fathers; 9 For we were born yesterday, and know nothing, Because our days on earth are a shadow. 10 Will they not teach you and tell you, And utter words from their heart?

2 “How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind. 3 Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right? He gave them over to their rebellion. and restore your righteous estate. your latter days will flourish. and consider the discoveries of their fathers. our days on earth are but a shadow.

In Job 8, Bildad speaks to Job, emphasizing the justice of God and suggesting that Job's children must have sinned to deserve their fate. Bildad's perspective is rooted in the retributive justice theology common in ancient Near Eastern thought, which holds that suffering is a …

(Job 8:1-7) If Job was righteous, God would bless and defend him. And the words of your mouth be like a strong wind? Does God subvert judgment? Or does the Almighty pervert justice? He has cast them away for their transgression. And prosper your rightful dwelling place. Yet your latter end would increase abundantly.” a.