American Standard Version
"They change the night into day: The light, say they, is near unto the darkness. "
— Job 17:12, American Standard Version
“They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness.”
“They change the night into day, saying 'The light is near' in the presence of darkness.”
“These men change night into day; they say,‘The light is near in the face of darkness.’”
“They have turned night into day, and after darkness I hope for light again.”
“They are changing night into day; they say, The light is near the dark.”
“They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness.”
Yet shall the righteous hold on his way, And he that hath clean hands shall wax stronger and stronger.
But as for you all, come on now again; And I shall not find a wise man among you.
My days are past, my purposes are broken off, Even the thoughts of my heart.
They change the night into day: The light, say they, is near unto the darkness.
If I look for Sheol as my house; If I have spread my couch in the darkness;
If I have said to corruption, Thou art my father; To the worm, Thou artmy mother, and my sister;
Where then is my hope? And as for my hope, who shall see it?