Habakkuk 2:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
For the violence of Lebanon shall cover you, and the spoil of beasts, which made them afraid, because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein.
Habakkuk 2:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
For the violence done to Lebanon shall cover thee, and the destruction of the beasts, which made them afraid; because of men’s blood, and for the violence done to the land, to the city and to all that dwell therein.
Habakkuk 2:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
For your violence against Lebanon will overwhelm you, and the destruction of animals will terrify you, because of your bloodshed against men and your violence against the land, the city, and all their dwellers.
Habakkuk 2:17 (BSB)
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What does Habakkuk 2:17 say?
Habakkuk 2:17 in modern King James wording reads: "For the violence of Lebanon shall cover you, and the spoil of beasts, which made them afraid, because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein."
Where is Habakkuk 2:17 found in the Bible?
Habakkuk 2:17 is verse 17 of chapter 2 of the book of Habakkuk, in the Old Testament. Habakkuk has 3 chapters.
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