Job 11:17
What does Job 11:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 11:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Andthylife shall be clearer than the noonday; Though there be darkness, it shall be as the morning.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Andthylife shall be clearer than the noonday; Though there be darkness, it shall be as the morning.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And your life will be brighter than day; though it is dark, it will become like the morning.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And above the noon doth age rise, Thou fliest--as the morning thou art.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And brightness like that of the noonday, shall arise to thee at evening: and when thou shalt think thyself consumed, thou shalt rise as the day star.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And life shall arise brighter than noonday; though thou be enshrouded in darkness, thou shalt be as the morning,
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Zechariah 14:6
And it shall come to pass in that day, that there shall not be light; the bright ones shall withdraw themselves:
- 1 Chronicles 29:10
Wherefore David blessed Jehovah before all the assembly; and David said, Blessed be thou, O Jehovah, the God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.
- Micah 7:8
Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, Jehovah will be a light unto me.
- Luke 2:26
And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
- Isaiah 58:8
Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thy healing shall spring forth speedily; and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of Jehovah shall be thy rearward.
- Malachi 4:2
But unto you that fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings; and ye shall go forth, and gambol as calves of the stall.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Job 11
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Job 11.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Bitterness
Bitterness is a deep-seated resentment that can poison the heart, but God offers healing and freedom through forgiveness.
Topic
Bible Verses About the Majesty of God
God’s majesty refers to His supreme greatness, dignity, and awesome power, revealing His incomparable nature and reign over all creation
Topic
Bible Verses About God's Omnipotence
God's omnipotence means He is all-powerful, sovereign, and able to do anything that is consistent with His perfect nature