Job now contrasted his previous life of wealth, honor and authority, to the life he has now, one who is mocked even by those whose fathers he did not respect (wicked men). These men would detest him and spit in his face... and would not hesitate to ruin him since now God was no longer "with" him. Job then complained more about how God no longer answered him even though he cried out for help. He accused God of attacking him and will bring him to death even though he had grieved for the poor and those less fortunate.
In Chapter 31, Job recounted how he maintained his righteousness:
1. He did not look lustfully to women;
2. he had not denied justice for his menservants and maidservants;
3. he provided and cared for the fatherless and the poor and the widow;
4. he did not put his trust to money ("pure gold") or rejoiced in his great wealth;
5. He did not curse anyone's life or rejoiced in his enemies' misfortune;
6. He has always displayed great hospitality to travelers passing by him.
Job wanted to have someone listen to his words of defense - he wanted God to listen and answer him. He did not understand why he was suffering without being at fault!
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