Job 13:13

"Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ashes. Your defenses are defenses of clay."

Key Reflection

These verses suggest that even the most eloquent words and strongest defenses can be rendered meaningless in the face of God's judgment. Just as ashes and clay are easily vanquished, so too are human arguments and fortifications when confronted with divine truth or punishment.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Hold your peace -Margin, Be silent from me; seeJob 13:5. It is possible that Job may have perceived in them some disposition to interrupt him in a rude manner in reply to the severe remarks which he had made, and he asked the privilege, therefore, of being permitted to go on, and to say what he intended, let come what would. And let come on me what will -Anything, whether reproaches from you, or additional sufferings from the hand of God. Allow me to express my sentiments, whatever may be the consequences to myself.

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