Matthew Poole and continuators on Job 23:9

9. On the Left hand where he doth work , but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the Right hand, that I cannot see him :

To wit, in a special and peculiar manner, more than in other parts of the World; for so indeed God did work in those parts which were Northward from Iob, because there Mankind (among whom God delights to be and to work) were most numerous, and most ingenious to discern Gods works. There also was the Seat of the Assyrian Empire, which was eminent in Iob's time, and afterwards of the other successive Empires. In and by all which God did many great and glorious works: But this Hebrew word is by others, and that very properly and fitly rendred, when or whilest he worketh, to wit, in an eminent manner. So this is added to aggravate Iob's unhappiness. We may certainly find any man when and where he is working: But I, saith he, search for God even when and where he is working, and yet cannot find him out.

To wit, from me. He withdraweth his favour, and will not afford me his presence and audience.

Either 1. I cannot discern his Counsels, and Ways, and the Reasons of his severe dealings with me. Or rather 2. He doth not appear to me as a Judge to examine my Cause and Arguments, but condemns me without hearing me.