Folks, here's the deal: Job is not doing so hot right now. I'm not joking, he's had some real tough times and there doesn't seem to be any end in sight. No malarkey. He's saying things like "My days are past, my plans are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart," and let me tell you, I'm not sure he can get much lower than that. See here, Jack, he's not asking much, just a few friends to stand by him in his hour of need and a little justice from God. What was that? He's literally begging for a little mercy, saying things like, "My spirit is broken, my days are extinct, the grave is ready for me." C'mon man! He's just asking for a little understanding. My father used to say, "If you don't ask, you don't get," and this is one time I think we can all agree that Job should get a break. Or uh, you know, God should show him a little mercy. Not gonna happen? I tell you what, it's worth a shot. Excuse me.