V.1-6 The more the men spoke to Job, the worse he felt. And he has just heard the worst speech! Job replies, and its not good either. They were justifying themselves and condemning Job. So he starts to condemn them! But he admits that God has thrown him over.
V.7-20 If it was any comfort for them to know, he confesses that his trouble comes from God’s hand. Job feels that every person he ever knew has turned against him. His close friends have forgotten him. Even the maids in his house consider him a stranger, and pay no attention to him. Job calls to a servant, and he won’t answer him. Even his wife is like a stranger to him, and the little children have no use for him.
V.21-22 He cries out for mercy.
V.23-24 It is rather strange, but this is exactly what has happened!
V.25-29 He makes this remarkable admission, and yet it has such little effect on him.