Habakkuk 2:11
“For the stone shall crie out of the wall, and the beame out of the timber shall answere it.”
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Habakkuk 2:11 Context
9¶ Woe to him that coueteth an euill couetousnesse to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that hee may be deliuered from the power of euill. 10Thou hast consulted shame to thy house, by cutting off many people, and hast sinned against thy soule. 11For the stone shall crie out of the wall, and the beame out of the timber shall answere it. 12¶ Woe to him that buildeth a towne with blood, and stablisheth a citie by iniquitie. 13Behold, is it not of the Lord of hostes, that the people shall labour in the very fire, and the people shal wearie themselues for very vanitie?
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Other Translations for Habakkuk 2:11
For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.
- King James Version
"Surely the stone will cry out from the wall, And the rafter will answer it from the framework.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For the stone will give a cry out of the wall, and it will be answered by the board out of the woodwork.
- Basic English Bible
For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.
- Darby Bible
For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.
- Webster's Bible
For the stone will cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the woodwork will answer it.
- World English Bible
For a stone from the wall doth cry out, And a holdfast from the wood answereth it.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Habakkuk 2:11
2:11 Shall cry out - As if it had a voice, it cries to God for vengeance. Answer it - Confirm the charge against thee.