But as for you all, do ye return, and come now: for I cannot find one wise man among you.
But as for all of you, go ahead and come back with your arguments again. I still can't find even one wise person among you.
Job is telling his friends that despite all their words, none of them have shown true wisdom in understanding his situation.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East during the patriarchal era, Job is enduring severe suffering and engaging in a heated dialogue with his friends who insist his afflictions are due to hidden sins. Job, steadfast in his innocence, expresses deep frustration and challenges his friends to return with more insightful arguments, as he sees their counsel as foolish and unhelpful. This reflects the cultural expectation in that time for friends to offer wise advice during crises, drawing from traditions of wisdom literature common in the region.
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