Because I was not cut off before the darkness, [neither] hath he covered the darkness from my face.
- King James Version

But I am not silenced by the darkness, Nor deep gloom {which} covers me.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Because I was not cut off before the darkness, Neither did he cover the thick darkness from my face.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For I am overcome by the dark, and by the black night which is covering my face.
- Basic English Bible

Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither hath he hidden the gloom from me.
- Darby Bible

Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither hath he covered the darkness from my face.
- Webster's Bible

Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither did he cover the thick darkness from my face.
- World English Bible

For I have not been cut off before darkness, And before me He covered thick darkness.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither did He cover the thick darkness from my face.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 23:17

23:17 Because - God did not cut me off by death. Before - These miseries came upon me. Covered - By hiding me in the grave.