Verses 23:3-7 are filled with legal language. Interestingly, Job does not seem to need a mediator—such as an arbitrator, witness, or defender—but is willing to handle his case himself, confident he can prove his innocence. However, things are more complicated. God appears to be absent (23:8f). The irony in 23:10b is evident: we, the readers, know Job is being tested and that justice will ultimately be served, but in the meantime, Job is enduring a dark night of the soul. He has remained completely faithful, yet God works in mysterious ways (23:11-14). Job questions why God has not set a date to sit in judgment and render decisions (24:1). Returning to the theme of social injustice, Job describes the wicked oppressing the weak and helpless (24:2-4); he then provides a detailed account of the struggling poor. He concludes with a reflection on two paths—light and darkness—and highlights those who love darkness.