Habakkuk 2:19
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King James Version (modern wording)
Woe unto him that says to the wood, Awake; to the dumb stone, Arise, it shall teach! Behold, it is laid over with gold and silver, and there is no breath at all in the midst of it.
Habakkuk 2:19 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Woe unto him that saith to the wood, Awake; to the dumb stone, Arise! Shall this teach? Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver, and there is no breath at all in the midst of it.
Habakkuk 2:19 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Woe to him who says to wood, ‘Awake!’ or to silent stone, ‘Arise!’ Can it give guidance? Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver, yet there is no breath in it at all.”
Habakkuk 2:19 (BSB)
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What does Habakkuk 2:19 say?
Habakkuk 2:19 in modern King James wording reads: "Woe unto him that says to the wood, Awake; to the dumb stone, Arise, it shall teach! Behold, it is laid over with gold and silver, and there is no breath at all in the midst of it."
Where is Habakkuk 2:19 found in the Bible?
Habakkuk 2:19 is verse 19 of chapter 2 of the book of Habakkuk, in the Old Testament. Habakkuk has 3 chapters.
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