Job's 'Friends'

 In the middle of Job and I'm learning just how "helpful" Job's friends are in his time of needing someone to just be there for him.  They would rather be negative, hostile and just put him down when he needed someone the most.

I don't understand how people can be ok with being so negative towards others like that.  That they're OK just spouting off whatever retort or thought that comes to mind.  Do they think they're actually being helpful?  Why would you feel so comfortable and ok in your own skin to put someone in their place when they're already down?  I will never understand that.  

I'm thankful that I really try not to say the negative things I think.  I may say them.. in my head... on this blog.. but never to someone's face.  Not unless it's _really_ provoked to do so or just in extreme cases.  I was taught to just keep my mouth shut and say nothing at all.  And you know... I feel better not saying anything.  Not a loud anyway.