Verse Comparison: Job 17:12
American Standard Version
They change the night into day: The light, `say they', is near unto the darkness.
Amplified® Bible
These [thoughts] extend from the night into the day, [so that] the light is short because of darkness.
Contemporary English Version
But all my friends can do is offer empty hopes.
Darby English Version
They change the night into day; the light [they imagine] near in presence of the darkness.
Good News Bible
But my friends say night is daylight; they say that light is near, but I know I remain in darkness.
King James Version
They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness.
New American Standard Bible
"They make night into day, {saying,} `The light is near,' in the presence of darkness.
New International Version
These men turn night into day;
in the face of darkness they say, 'Light is near.'
New King James Version
They change the night into day;
‘The light is near,’ they say, in the face of darkness.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"They make night into day, saying, 'The light has drawn near,' in the presence of darkness.
Revised Standard Version
They make night into day; 'The light,' they say, 'is near to the darkness.'
Young's Literal Translation
Night for day they appoint, Light `is' near because of darkness.