Job 24:17 net — For all of them, the morning is to them like deep darkness; they are friends with the terrors of darkness.

NET Bible

"For all of them, the morning is to them like deep darkness; they are friends with the terrors of darkness."

— Job 24:17, NET Bible

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Job 24 — Context

14

Before daybreak the murderer rises up; he kills the poor and the needy; in the night he is like a thief.

15

And the eye of the adulterer watches for the twilight, thinking,‘No eye can see me,’ and covers his face with a mask.

16

In the dark the robber breaks into houses, but by day they shut themselves in; they do not know the light.

17

For all of them, the morning is to them like deep darkness; they are friends with the terrors of darkness.

18

“You say,‘He is foam on the face of the waters; their portion of the land is cursed so that no one goes to their vineyard.

19

The drought as well as the heat snatch up the melted snow; so the grave snatches up the sinner.

20

The womb forgets him, the worm feasts on him, no longer will he be remembered. Like a tree, wickedness will be broken down.

Job 24:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 24:17 say?
Job 24:17 in the NET Bible reads: “For all of them, the morning is to them like deep darkness; they are friends with the terrors of darkness.”
Where is Job 24:17 in the Bible?
Job 24:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 24, verse 17.
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 24:17.
What translation should I read Job 24:17 in?
Job 24:17 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 24:17?
Job 24:17 reads (NET): “For all of them, the morning is to them like deep darkness; they are friends with the terrors 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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