Habakkuk 1:13
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King James Version (modern wording)
You are of purer eyes than to behold evil, and can not look on iniquity: wherefore look you upon them that deal treacherously, and hold your tongue when the wicked devours the man that is more righteous than he?
Habakkuk 1:13 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Thou that art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and that canst not look on perverseness, wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy peace when the wicked swalloweth up the man that is more righteous than he;
Habakkuk 1:13 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves?
Habakkuk 1:13 (BSB)
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What does Habakkuk 1:13 say?
Habakkuk 1:13 in modern King James wording reads: "You are of purer eyes than to behold evil, and can not look on iniquity: wherefore look you upon them that deal treacherously, and hold your tongue when the wicked devours the man that is more righteous than he?"
Where is Habakkuk 1:13 found in the Bible?
Habakkuk 1:13 is verse 13 of chapter 1 of the book of Habakkuk, in the Old Testament. Habakkuk has 3 chapters.
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