1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:
2 “Can a person do anything to help God?Can even a wise person be helpful to him?
3 Is it any advantage to the Almighty if you are righteous?Would it be any gain to him if you were perfect?
4 Is it because you’re so pious that he accuses youand brings judgment against you?
5 No, it’s because of your wickedness!There’s no limit to your sins.
6 “For example, you must have lent money to your friendand demanded clothing as security.Yes, you stripped him to the bone.
7 You must have refused water for the thirstyand food for the hungry.