Habakkuk 2:9
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King James Version (modern wording)
Woe to him that covers 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)
American Standard Version
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!
Habakkuk 2:9 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Woe to him who builds his house by unjust gain, to place his nest on high and escape the hand of disaster!
Habakkuk 2:9 (BSB)
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What does Habakkuk 2:9 say?
Habakkuk 2:9 in modern King James wording reads: "Woe to him that covers an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil!"
Where is Habakkuk 2:9 found in the Bible?
Habakkuk 2:9 is verse 9 of chapter 2 of the book of Habakkuk, in the Old Testament. Habakkuk has 3 chapters.
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