Job 13:1

Job is not relating some vague dream like Eliphaz (Job 4:16), or the traditions of past generations (Job 8:8), rather he is speaking from personal experience and observation of the real world. Therefore, in no uncertain terms was he inferior to them. Job has offered facts from nature (Job 12:14-15), men (16-22) and nations (23-25). "In each case, Job demonstrates his knowledge of God's power and prudence, equaling if not surpassing his friends" (McKenna p. 111).