Job 35: Elihu on What Righteousness Gives God

Elihu charges Job with claiming to be more in the right than God and with seeing no gain in avoiding sin. He argues that human sin and goodness cannot harm or enrich God, that the oppressed cry for relief without seeking their Maker, and that Job speaks to no purpose.

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How does Elihu sum up Job's speaking at the close of chapter 35 (Job 35:16)?

Job's cries have already been heard, so his healing is close at handJob talks to no purpose and piles up speech that lacks understandingJob's words are wise, and his friends should learn from what he has saidJob's complaint is fair, though he has spoken too softly to be heard