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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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Verse 9 is found in chapter 2 of Habakkuk. Building a house with unjust gain reveals the oppressor’s false security. Habakkuk shows that wealth obtained at the expense of others does not produce a truly secure dwelling, because even the stones of the house seem to testify against its owner.
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Compare Habakkuk 2:9 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Weh dem, der da geizt zum Unglück seines Hauses, auf daß er sein Nest in die Höhe lege, daß er dem Unfall entrinne!
Español · RVR1909 ¡Ay del que codicia maligna codicia para su casa, por poner en alto su nido, por escaparse del poder del mal!
Español · NTBT ¡Ay del que obtiene ganancias injustas para su casa, para poner su nido en lo alto y librarse del poder de la desgracia!
Français · LSG Malheur à celui qui amasse pour sa maison des gains iniques, Afin de placer son nid dans un lieu élevé, Pour se garantir de la main du malheur!
Italiano · DIO1885 Guai a colui che è acceso di malvagia cupidigia per la sua casa, per mettere il suo nido in luogo alto, per iscampar dal male!
Português · ARC Ai daquele que, para a sua casa, ajunta cobiçosamente bens mal adquiridos, para pôr o seu ninho no alto, a fim de se livrar do poder do mal!
中文 · RCUV 禍哉！那為本家積蓄不義之財、 在高處搭窩、指望得免災禍的人！
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