Yahweh as Protector of the Lucky

The so-called "friends" of Job tell him to quit complaining and accept that, if he is suffering, he must have done something evil.  The proof?  Unlucky, wretched people are clearly unloved by Yahweh, and therefore they must be wicked.  This is a big problem in old Judaism, in Hinduism, in Chinese Confucianism and even Buddhism.  If someone is unfortunate, sick, or mentally ill, these religions can interpret this as meaning that God is punishing them for some essential wrong.  Poor Job.  At least he tells them where to get off.