Habakkuk 2:12

Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood, and stablisheth a city by iniquity!

King James Version
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Other Translations for Habakkuk 2:12

BSB
Woe to him who builds a city with bloodshed and establishes a town by iniquity!
AKJV
Woe to him that builds a town with blood, and establishes a city by iniquity!
CPDV
Woe to him who builds a town with blood and prepares a city by iniquity.
ERV
Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood, and stablisheth a city by iniquity!
NHEB
Woe to him who builds a town with blood, and establishes a city by iniquity.
SMT
Wo! to him building a city with bloods, and preparing a city by iniquity.

Commentary for Habakkuk 2:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Habakkuk 2:12
Summary
Judgment against unjust city builders
Event
Pronouncement of woe
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Judgment