1. Zophar's shallow wisdom (11:1-12:5)

Zophar's words contain much truth. Job is a sinner, for all men have sinned. God knows all men's hearts. No one can fathom the mysteries of God. Zophar confidently states that if Job devotes his heart to God and puts away sin, then all his troubles will disappear. This is not necessarily true. Zophar does not know about Satan's treachery, nor does he fathom the mysteries of God. He is a man at ease who has contempt for those suffering misfortune (5).

2. Job longs to speak to the Almighty (12:6-13:5)

Job knows everything Zophar knows and more. He knows that God is sovereign; that he holds in his hand the life of every creature (10); that to him belong wisdom and power and counsel and understanding. What God tears down cannot be rebuilt; he makes nations great and destroys them. But academic knowledge does not satisfy Job; he wants to know God and talk with him personally.

Application: Lord, help me to accept your sovereignty and talk with you personally.
One Word: Know about God; know God