Job continues his discourse, reflecting on the brevity and frailty of human life. He compares man's existence to a flower that quickly fades and a shadow that passes by. Job questions God's scrutiny and judgment, acknowledging that man's days are determined by God. He expresses a desire for rest and a respite from God's wrath. Despite man's mortality, Job holds onto hope, believing that there is a possibility of resurrection or a change in his circumstances. He recognizes God's sovereignty over life and death and acknowledges that God watches over his sins. Job feels the weight of God's judgment and the transience of human achievements. He laments the suffering and pain that humans endure during their short lives.