Job 17:12
They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness.In other versions
They change the night into day: The light, `say they', is near unto the darkness.
ASV
They are changing night into day; they say, The light is near the dark.
BBE
They change the night into day; the light [they imagine] near in presence of the darkness.
DBY
They change the night into day, Saying 'The light is near' in the presence of darkness.
WEB
Night for day they appoint, Light `is' near because of darkness.
YLT
They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness.
ENG
They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness.
WBT
They have turned night into day, making light seem near in the face of darkness.
BSB
In context
10But as for you all, do ye return, and come now: for I cannot find one wise man among you.
11My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart.
12They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness.
13If I wait, the grave is mine house: I have made my bed in the darkness.
14I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: to the worm, Thou art my mother, and my sister.