Habakkuk 2:9
The Scripture
(9) 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!
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Habakkuk continues his cry to God for justice, describing the wickedness of the nations and God's judgment. God answers by revealing the names of the nations and the time of their destruction, showing that God is righteous and will act. The chapter emphasizes God's sovereignty and the futility of human rebellion.
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