Catholic Public Domain Version
"They have turned night into day, and I hope for light again after the darkness. "
— Job 17:12, Catholic Public Domain Version
“They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness.”
“They change the night into day: The light, say they, is near unto the 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.”
And the just will cling to his way, and clean hands will increase strength.
Therefore, be converted, all of you, and approach, for I do not find in you any wisdom.
My days have passed away; my thoughts have been scattered, tormenting my heart.
They have turned night into day, and I hope for light again after the darkness.
If I should wait, the underworld is my house, and in darkness I have spread out my bed.
I have said to decay and to worms: “You are my father, my mother, and my sister.”
Therefore, where is my expectation now, and who is it that considers my patience?