Thomas Aquinas

In the speech above (10:16), Job had remarked with wonder that among other evils which he was suffering he had been tormented by his friends who rose against him like witnesses speaking for God. Sophar, who was touched by this argument answers. So the text says, "Then Sophar the Naamathite answered, 'Will he who talks a lot not also to listen?'" He means: You have spoken many things in a disordered way and so it is not surprising that you are censured by your friends. …

Commentary on Job ↗