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(Bible Knowledge Commentary)  The restoration of Job's wealth was a token of God's grace, not an obligation of His justice. God, in His sovereignty, can give or hold back blessings in accord with His purposes

(Bible Knowledge Commentary) Misfortune does not mean God has forsaken His own. It does mean He has plans that a sufferer may know nothing about. A believer's unexplained tragedy may never be fully understood. Yet he can realize that God is in charge and that God still loves and cares for him

(Bible Knowledge Commentary) On Job:" God had two purposes: (1) demonstrating that Satan's allegations were false and  (2) developing Job's spiritual insight. Therefore to attack God, to malign Him, challenge  Him, accuse Him, bait Him, or try to corner God are all out of the question for a believer. To criticize God's wisdom only shows our own ignorance. The chasm between God and man leaves no room for pride and self-sufficiency. Job did not receive explanations regarding his problems; but he did come to a much deeper sense of God's majesty and loving care. Thus, he came to trust Him more fully. Though often inexplicable and mysterious, God's plans are benevolent and beneficial

(Our Daily Bread) What's better than answers to one's  " why " questions? Trusting a good God who has His reasons