Habakkuk
King James Version (KJV)
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!”
King James Version (KJV)
Habakkuk 2:9 Context
6Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! how long? and to him that ladeth himself with thick clay! 7Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall bite thee, and awake that shall vex thee, and thou shalt be for booties unto them? 8Because thou hast spoiled many nations, all the remnant of the people shall spoil thee; because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein. 9Woe 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! 10Thou hast consulted shame to thy house by cutting off many people, and hast sinned against thy soul. 11For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it. 12Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood, and stablisheth a city by iniquity!
"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!" Habakkuk 2:9 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details for 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!
Other Translations for Habakkuk 2:9
Bible Commentary for Habakkuk 2:9
Wesley's Notes for Habakkuk 2:9
2:9 To his house - His family which he would enrich, and raise high. Delivered - Kept secure and out of danger from all below him.
ΒΆ Woe to him that coueteth an euill couetousnesse to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that hee may be deliuered from the power of euill.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"Woe to him who gets evil gain for his house To put his nest on high, To be delivered from the hand of calamity!
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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!
- American Standard Version (1901)
A curse on him who gets evil profits for his family, so that he may put his resting-place on high and be safe from the hand of the wrongdoer!
- Basic English Bible
Woe to him that getteth iniquitous gain to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the grasp of evil!
- Darby Bible
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!
- Webster's Bible
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!
- World English Bible
Wo [to] him who is gaining evil gain for his house, To set on high his nest, To be delivered from the hand of evil,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Woe to him that gaineth evil gains for his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil!
- Jewish Publication Society Bible