Job 17:12
They have turned night into day, and I hope for light again after the darkness.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness.
In Context
11My days have passed away; my thoughts have been scattered, tormenting my heart.
13If I should wait, the underworld is my house, and in darkness I have spread out my bed.
Cross References
Job 7:3so also have I had empty months and have counted my burdensome nights.
Job 24:14The killer of men rises at first light; he executes the destitute and the poor, but, in truth, he is like a thief in the night.
Matthew Henry on Job 17:11-16
Job Reproves His Three Friends; Vanity of Worldly Expectations. ( b. c. 1520.) 10 But as for you all, do ye return, and come now: for I cannot find one wise man among you. 11 My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart. 12 They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness. 13 If I wait, the grave is mine house: I have made my bed in the darkness. 14 I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: to the worm, Thou art my mother, and my sister. 15 And where is now… Read the whole commentary →