Job 17:12 nasb — "They make night into day, saying, 'The light is near,' in the presence of darkness.

NASB

""They make night into day, saying, 'The light is near,' in the presence of darkness."

— Job 17:12, NASB

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Job 17 — Context

9

"Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his way, And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.

10

"But come again all of you now, For I do not find a wise man among you.

11

"My days are past, my plans are torn apart, Even the wishes of my heart.

12

"They make night into day, saying, 'The light is near,' in the presence of darkness.

13

"If I look for Sheol as my home, I make my bed in the darkness;

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If I call to the pit, 'You are my father'; To the worm, 'my mother and my sister';

15

Where now is my hope? And who regards my hope?

Job 17:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 17:12 say?
Job 17:12 in the NASB reads: “"They make night into day, saying, 'The light is near,' in the presence of darkness.”
Where is Job 17:12 in the Bible?
Job 17:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 17, verse 12.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 17:12.
What translation should I read Job 17:12 in?
Job 17:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 17:12?
Job 17:12 reads (NASB): “"They make night into day, saying, 'The light is near,' in the presence of darkness.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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