Albert Barnes Commentary Job 35:10

"But none saith, Where is God my Maker, Who giveth songs in the night," — Job 35:10 (ASV)

But none saith - That is, none of the oppressed and downtrodden say this. This is the solution that Elihu gives to what appeared so mysterious to Job, and what Elihu regarded as the source of Job's bitter complaints. The solution is that when people are oppressed, they do not apply to God with a proper spirit and look to Him so that they may find relief.

It was a principle with Elihu that if an afflicted man would apply to God with a humble and penitent heart, He would hear him and withdraw His hand (see this principle fully stated in Job 33:19-26). Elihu now says that this was not done by the oppressed, and this, according to him, is the reason God's hand is still upon them.

Where is God my Maker - That is, they do not appeal to God for relief. They do not seek Him who alone can help them. This is the reason they are not relieved.

Who giveth songs in the night - Night, in the Scriptures, is an emblem of sin, ignorance, and calamity. Here calamity is particularly referred to; and the idea is that God can give joy, or impart consolation, in the darkest season of trial. He can impart such views of Himself and His government as to cause the afflicted even to rejoice in His dealings; He can raise the song of praise even when all external things are gloomy and sad .

There is great beauty in this expression. It has been verified in thousands of instances where the afflicted have looked up through tears to God, and their mourning has been turned into joy. Especially is it true under the gospel that in the day of darkness and calamity, God puts into their mouths the language of praise and fills the heart with thanksgiving. No one who has sought comfort in affliction with a right spirit has found it withheld, and all the sad and sorrowful may come to God with the assurance that He can put songs of praise on their lips in the night of calamity .