The opening two chapters of the book of Job were written in prose, but with chapter three the writer begins a long section of poetry (3:1–42:6). Then 42:7–17 is again written in prose. As we read chapter 3 we note that Job finally broke his long silence. He had endured great physical, mental and emotional pain, and in spite of his suffering he continued to believe that God always blesses the righteous and afflicts the wicked. Judging from his own experience, however, he was forced to conclude