Habakkuk 2:9

Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil!

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Other Translations for Habakkuk 2:9

BSB
Woe to him who builds his house by unjust gain, to place his nest on high and escape the hand of disaster!
AKJV
Woe to him that covets an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil!
CPDV
Woe to him who gathers together an evil greed for his house, so that his nest may be exalted, and thinking that he might free himself from the hand of evil.
ERV
Woe to him that getteth an evil gain for his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the hand of evil!
NHEB
Woe to him who gets an evil gain for his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the hand of evil.
SMT
Wo! to him plundering an evil plunder to his house, to set his nest on high, to deliver from the hand of evil.

Commentary for Habakkuk 2:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Habakkuk 2:9
Summary
Seeker of profit through wickedness faces ruin
Event
Woe pronounced on greedy builder
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Judgment