Job 17:12

They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 17:12

BSB
They have turned night into day, making light seem near in the face of darkness.
AKJV
They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness.
CPDV
They have turned night into day, and I hope for light again after the darkness.
ERV
They change the night into a day: the fight, say they, is near unto the darkness.
NHEB
They change the night into day, saying 'The light is near' in the presence of darkness.
SMT
They will set the night for day: the light being near from the face of darkness.

Commentary for Job 17:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 17:12
Summary
Darkness perverts natural order and light
Event
Describing perverse conditions
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament