Habakkuk 2:4

Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Habakkuk 2:4

BSB

Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright-but the righteous will live by faith-

AKJV

Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.

CPDV

Behold, he who is unbelieving, his soul will not be right within himself; but he who is just shall live in his faith.

ERV

Behold, his soul is puffed up, it is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.

NHEB

Look, if he holds back, my soul has no pleasure in him, but the righteous will live by faith.

SMT

Behold, his soul being inflated in him, was not straight: and the just one shall live by his faithfulness.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Habakkuk 2:4

BeholdhissoulH5315Noun FemininewhichisliftedupH6075VerbisnotuprightH3474VerbinhimbutthejustH6662AdjectiveshallliveH2421VerbbyhisfaithH530Noun Feminine

Commentary for Habakkuk 2:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Habakkuk 2:4

Summary

Proud lack integrity; righteous survive through belief

Event

Righteous contrasted with proud

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC