Job 11:17

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Your life will be brighter than noonday; its darkness will be like the morning.

American Standard Version (1901)

And thy life shall be clearer than the noonday; Though there be darkness, it shall be as the morning.

Bible in Basic English

And your life will be brighter than day; though it is dark, it will become like the morning.

Free Bible Version

Your life will shine brighter than the noonday sun; even darkness will be like the morning.

King James (Authorized) Version

And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.

Translation for Translators

Your troubles will be ended, like the darkness ends at the dawn; it will be as though [MET] the sun is shining brightly on you, like it shines at noon.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Your life would be brighter than the noonday; though there were darkness, it would become like the morning.

Noah Webster Bible

And thy age shall be clearer than the noon-day: thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.

World English Bible

Life will be clearer than the noonday. Though there is darkness, it will be as the morning.

Young's Literal Translation

And above the noon doth age rise, Thou fliest — as the morning thou art.

Context

Zophar Rebukes Job

¹⁶For you will forget your misery, recalling it only as waters gone by. ¹⁷Your life will be brighter than noonday; its darkness will be like the morning. ¹⁸You will be secure, because there is hope, and you will look around and lie down in safety.

Summary

This verse in the book of Job speaks of hope and restoration for those who trust in God. It assures that when we put our confidence in the Lord and live according to His ways, we can face the future without fear. The imagery of life being brighter than noonday signifies a sense of prosperity, joy, and clarity that comes from walking in God's light. Ultimately, this verse encourages believers to hold onto faith and righteousness, knowing that God will bring about a positive outcome in their lives.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Thine age shall be clearer than the noonday - The rest of thy life shall be unclouded prosperity. Thou shalt shine forth - Thou shalt be in this unclouded state, as the sun in the firmament of heaven, giving light and heat to all around thee. Thou shalt be as the morning - Thus the sun of thy prosperity shall arise, and shine more and more unto the perfect day. This is the image which the sacred writer employs, and it is correct and elegant.