Job 25-28

On the one hand, the Bible's book of Job puts wisdom in the category of mystery:

Where then does wisdom come from?
   Where does understanding dwell?
It is hidden from the eyes of every living thing,
   concealed even from the birds in the sky. (Job 28:20-21)

On the other hand, the Bible's book of Job clearly defines wisdom:

God understands the way to it
   and he alone knows where it dwells...
And he said to the human race,
   “The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom,
   and to shun evil is understanding.” (Job 28:23, 28)

I imagine a large part of respect for God is withholding my judgment. Judging, after all, is neither my responsibility nor my prerogative. It is God's. I fear God, that is, I reverence God in large measure by tending to my own responsibilities, not the duties of others, and certainly not the prerogatives that belong to God alone.

Notice: Job is judging his own case, and he is judging God's execution of justice in his particular case. He is "out of bounds" on two counts!

But then, who am I to judge?