Charles Ellicott Commentary Job 33:1

"Howbeit, Job, I pray thee, hear my speech, And hearken to all my words." — Job 33:1 (ASV)

Therefore, Job, I ask you. —He begins by professing his sincerity and integrity; and with reference to Job’s expressed desire to find an umpire (Job 9:33), and one who would maintain his right with God (Job 16:21), he declares that he is ready to do so, and that he is, like Job, made out of the clay, and consequently disposed to deal favourably with him.