What does Job Chapter 11 say, and which statements belong to its speaker?

As noted in the chapter heading, Sophar the Naamathite reproves Job for justifying himself and invites him to repentance. Sophar answers, asking whether a man who speaks at such length should not listen in return, and whether a torrent of words can justify anyone. He challenges Job directly, asking whether all other men must remain silent while Job alone speaks, and whether no one will confute him when he mocks others. Sophar points out that Job said that his word is pure and that he is entirely clean in the sight of God.

In Sophar’s continuing speech, Sophar expresses an ardent wish that God would speak directly with Job and open His lips to him. Such a divine encounter, Sophar argues, would unveil the manifold secrets of heavenly wisdom and reveal that God's law encompasses far more than human understanding can fathom. Furthermore, it would make Job realize that God is actually exacting far less punishment from him than his iniquity deserves. Sophar asks whether Job imagines he can comprehend the ways of God or search out the Almighty to perfection. God's majesty is higher than heaven, deeper than the underworld of hell, longer than the earth, and broader than the vast sea.

In Sophar’s continuing speech, Sophar emphasizes that if God chooses to overturn all things or crush them together, no mortal power can contradict or resist Him. Sophar asks whether God, knowing human vanity, does not consider iniquity when He sees it. A vain person may puff himself up with pride, foolishly imagining himself born free like the untamed colt of a wild ass. Sophar charges Job with having hardened his heart and spread his hands toward God.

In Sophar’s continuing speech, Sophar offers a conditional promise: if Job will put away iniquity from his hands and banish all injustice from his household and tabernacle, he will be able to lift up his face without blemish, stand steadfast, and live without fear. His past misery will fade from memory, recalled only as waters that have flowed away. Brightness resembling the noonday sun will dawn upon him even in evening; when he considers himself consumed, he will rise radiant as the morning star. He will recover confidence with hope set before him, and when laid in the grave, he will sleep in safety. He will enjoy secure rest with none to make him afraid, and many will seek his favor and entreat his presence. In contrast, Sophar warns that the eyes of the wicked will waste away, every avenue of escape will fail them, and their only remaining expectation will be the abomination of the soul.