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Job 34:31

Western Saints

Gregory the Dialogist

Because I have spoken to God, I will not hinder thee also. If I have sinned, teach thou me; if I have spoken iniquity, I will add no more. As it is frequently the case, that even wicked men say what is right, Eliu called to mind that he had made a little before many noble statements, and therefore confidently enquired of him if perchance he had erred. For he would not have thus asked, if he had believed that he had erred. …

Morals on the Book of Job, Book XXVI ↗

Thomas Aquinas

Therefore, after he shows there cannot be injustice in God, and that his justice is especially manifest by the judgments which he exercises on princes and the multitude, he gives Job a chance to answer. So he says, "Since, then, I have spoken about God," in those things which concern the honor of God, "I also will not prohibit you," and give you a chance to respond.

Commentary on Job ↗