Initially, (4s), Eliphaz was respectful, but his tone now shifts. Job does not speak wisely; in fact, he is angry. His own mouth, tongue, and lips—all speech organs (5s)—condemn him. Continuing his critique of Job’s supposed wisdom, Eliphaz sarcastically asks if he is a mystic or a primordial sage (cf. Ezk 28:11-19), born in a special way before creation (7). Has he had access to the Council of God? (8). Eliphaz includes himself among the wise, the elders (10a). Verse 10b suggests that Job may not have been very old. If he has sons and daughters later in life, he should be around middle age. Eliphaz appeals to ancient tradition (17f; cf. 8:8), and issues a stern warning about the fate of the wicked (17-35), ending with a proverbial comment on the futility of folly (30-35).