Matthew Henry Commentary Job 13:1-12

"Lo, mine eye hath seen all [this], Mine ear hath heard and understood it. What ye know, [the same] do I know also: I am not inferior unto you. Surely I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to reason with God. But ye are forgers of lies; Ye are all physicians of no value. Oh that ye would altogether hold your peace! And it would be your wisdom. Hear now my reasoning, And hearken to the pleadings of my lips. Will ye speak unrighteously for God, And talk deceitfully for him? Will ye show partiality to him? Will ye contend for God? Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one deceiveth a man, will ye deceive him? He will surely reprove you If ye do secretly show partiality. Shall not his majesty make you afraid, And his dread fall upon you? Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ashes, Your defences are defences of clay." — Job 13:1-12 (ASV)

With self-importance, Job declared that he did not need to be taught by them. Those who dispute are tempted to magnify themselves and belittle their brothers more than is appropriate.

When dismayed or distressed by the fear of wrath, the force of temptation, or the weight of affliction, we should turn to the Physician of our souls, who never rejects anyone, never prescribes incorrectly, and never leaves any case uncured. To Him we may speak at all times. To broken hearts and wounded consciences, all created things, without Christ, are physicians of no value.

Job evidently speaks with a very angry spirit against his friends. They had advanced some truths that deeply concerned Job, but the heart unhumbled before God never meekly receives the rebukes of men.