en_tn_condensed/job/23/09.md

north ... south

This is the end of the merism that begins with the words "eastward ... westward" in verse 8. By mentioning these four directions, Job emphasizes that he has looked everywhere. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-merism)

where he hides himself

Job speaks of God as if he is a person who hides.