Habakkuk 2:9

¶ 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.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Woe to him who gets evil gain for his house To put his nest on high, To be delivered from the hand of calamity!
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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!
- American Standard Version (1901)

A curse on him who gets evil profits for his family, so that he may put his resting-place on high and be safe from the hand of the wrongdoer!
- Basic English Bible

Woe to him that getteth iniquitous gain to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the grasp of evil!
- Darby Bible

Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil!
- Webster's Bible

Woe to him who gets an evil gain for his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the hand of evil!
- World English Bible

Wo [to] him who is gaining evil gain for his house, To set on high his nest, To be delivered from the hand of evil,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Woe to him that gaineth evil gains for his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil!
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Habakkuk 2:9

2:9 To his house - His family which he would enrich, and raise high. Delivered - Kept secure and out of danger from all below him.