Bildad, one of Job's friends, responds to Job's lament. He questions the length of Job's speeches and doubts the fairness of God. Bildad suggests that Job's children must have sinned to deserve their fate. He advises Job to seek God and live a pure life to receive God's blessings. Bildad believes that a righteous person's prosperity will increase over time. He encourages Job to learn from the past and the wisdom of their ancestors. Bildad emphasizes the fleeting nature of life, comparing it to a plant that withers quickly. He asserts that those who forget God will perish, their hopes crushed like a spider's web. Bildad warns against trusting in earthly possessions, as they will not endure. He concludes by reassuring Job that God favors the righteous and will bring joy and triumph over his enemies.