Gregory the Dialogist

For it is no longer in the power of man to come near to God for judgment. This verse requires the greater discussion, the more painful is that which it speaks of, if it is neglected. Here doubtless that judgment is not designated which punishes by eternal retribution, but that which, conceived by the mind, cleanses through our conversation [al. 'conversion.']. For whoever is afraid of being condemned by the first of these does not desire to approach near it. …

Morals on the Book of Job, Book XXV ↗

Thomas Aquinas

Since he had said that princes die suddenly and are dispossessed for their sins, (which seems to be an irremediable punishment), he then shows the reason for this from the fact that when God judges a man for his sins and finally condemns him, the ability is not given to a man that he can further contend the judgment with God. He expresses this saying, "No more," after God has judged and condemned him "there is the ability in man that he should come to God in judgment," as though God should retract his judgment on his account. …

Commentary on Job ↗