Habakkuk 2:1
American King James I will stand on my watch, and set me on the tower, and will watch to see what he will say to me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.
American Standard Version I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will look forth to see what he will speak with me, and what I shall answer concerning my complaint.
King James I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.
World English Bible I will stand at my watch and set myself on the ramparts, and will look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my complaint.
Habakkuk 2:2
American King James And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain on tables, that he may run that reads it.
American Standard Version And Jehovah answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it.
King James And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.
World English Bible Yahweh answered me, “Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he who runs may read it.
Habakkuk 2:3
American King James For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
American Standard Version For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hasteth toward the end, and shall not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not delay.
King James For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
World English Bible For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hurries toward the end, and won’t prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it, because it will surely come. It won’t delay.
Habakkuk 2:4
American King James Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
American Standard Version Behold, his soul is puffed up, it is not upright in him; but the righteous shall live by his faith.
King James Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
World English Bible Behold, his soul is puffed up. It is not upright in him, but the righteous will live by his faith.
Habakkuk 2:5
American King James Yes also, because he transgresses by wine, he is a proud man, neither keeps at home, who enlarges his desire as hell, and is as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathers to him all nations, and heaps to him all people:
American Standard Version Yea, moreover, wine is treacherous, a haughty man, that keepeth not at home; who enlargeth his desire as Sheol, and he is as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathereth unto him all nations, and heapeth unto him all peoples.
King James Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine, he is a proud man, neither keepeth at home, who enlargeth his desire as hell, and is as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathereth unto him all nations, and heapeth unto him all people:
World English Bible Yes, moreover, wine is treacherous: an arrogant man who doesn’t stay at home, who enlarges his desire as Sheol; he is like death and can’t be satisfied, but gathers to himself all nations and heaps to himself all peoples.
Habakkuk 2:6
American King James Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increases that which is not his! how long? and to him that lades himself with thick clay!
American Standard Version Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! how long? and that ladeth himself with pledges!
King James Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! how long? and to him that ladeth himself with thick clay!
World English Bible Won’t all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, ‘Woe to him who increases that which is not his, and who enriches himself by extortion! How long?’
Habakkuk 2:7
American King James Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall bite you, and awake that shall vex you, and you shall be for booties to them?
American Standard Version Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall bite thee, and awake that shall vex thee, and thou shalt be for booty unto them?
King James Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall bite thee, and awake that shall vex thee, and thou shalt be for booties unto them?
World English Bible Won’t your debtors rise up suddenly, and wake up those who make you tremble, and you will be their victim?
Habakkuk 2:8
American King James Because you have spoiled many nations, all the remnant of the people shall spoil you; because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein.
American Standard Version Because thou hast plundered many nations, all the remnant of the peoples shall plunder thee, because of men's blood, and for the violence done to the land, to the city and to all that dwell therein.
King James Because thou hast spoiled many nations, all the remnant of the people shall spoil thee; because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein.
World English Bible Because you have plundered many nations, all the remnant of the peoples will plunder you because of men’s blood, and for the violence done to the land, to the city and to all who dwell in it.
Habakkuk 2:9
American King James Woe to him that covets an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil!
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!
King James 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!
World English 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!
Habakkuk 2:10
American King James You have consulted shame to your house by cutting off many people, and have sinned against your soul.
American Standard Version Thou hast devised shame to thy house, by cutting off many peoples, and hast sinned against thy soul.
King James Thou hast consulted shame to thy house by cutting off many people, and hast sinned against thy soul.
World English Bible You have devised shame to your house by cutting off many peoples, and have sinned against your soul.
Habakkuk 2:11
American King James For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.
American Standard Version For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.
King James For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.
World English Bible For the stone will cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the woodwork will answer it.
Habakkuk 2:12
American King James Woe to him that builds a town with blood, and establishes a city by iniquity!
American Standard Version Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood, and establisheth a city by iniquity!
King James Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood, and stablisheth a city by iniquity!
World English Bible Woe to him who builds a town with blood, and establishes a city by iniquity!
Habakkuk 2:13
American King James Behold, is it not of the LORD of hosts that the people shall labor in the very fire, and the people shall weary themselves for very vanity?
American Standard Version Behold, is it not of Jehovah of hosts that the peoples labor for the fire, and the nations weary themselves for vanity?
King James Behold, is it not of the LORD of hosts that the people shall labour in the very fire, and the people shall weary themselves for very vanity?
World English Bible Behold, isn’t it from Yahweh of Armies that the peoples labor for the fire, and the nations weary themselves for vanity?
Habakkuk 2:14
American King James For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.
American Standard Version For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of Jehovah, as the waters cover the sea.
King James For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.
World English Bible For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of Yahweh’s glory, as the waters cover the sea.
Habakkuk 2:15
American King James Woe to him that gives his neighbor drink, that put your bottle to him, and make him drunken also, that you may look on their nakedness!
American Standard Version Woe unto him that giveth his neighbor drink, `to thee' that addest thy venom, and makest him drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!
King James Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to him, and makest him drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!
World English Bible “Woe to him who gives his neighbor drink, pouring your inflaming wine until they are drunk, so that you may gaze at their naked bodies!
Habakkuk 2:16
American King James You are filled with shame for glory: drink you also, and let your foreskin be uncovered: the cup of the LORD's right hand shall be turned to you, and shameful spewing shall be on your glory.
American Standard Version Thou art filled with shame, and not glory: drink thou also, and be as one uncircumcised; the cup of Jehovah's right hand shall come round unto thee, and foul shame shall be upon thy glory.
King James Thou art filled with shame for glory: drink thou also, and let thy foreskin be uncovered: the cup of the LORD's right hand shall be turned unto thee, and shameful spewing shall be on thy glory.
World English Bible You are filled with shame, and not glory. You will also drink and be exposed! The cup of Yahweh’s right hand will come around to you, and disgrace will cover your glory.
Habakkuk 2:17
American King James For the violence of Lebanon shall cover you, and the spoil of beasts, which made them afraid, because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein.
American Standard Version For the violence done to Lebanon shall cover thee, and the destruction of the beasts, which made them afraid; because of men's blood, and for the violence done to the land, to the city and to all that dwell therein.
King James For the violence of Lebanon shall cover thee, and the spoil of beasts, which made them afraid, because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein.
World English Bible For the violence done to Lebanon will overwhelm you, and the destruction of the animals will terrify you, because of men’s blood and for the violence done to the land, to every city and to those who dwell in them.
Habakkuk 2:18
American King James What profits the graven image that the maker thereof has graven it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, that the maker of his work trusts therein, to make dumb idols?
American Standard Version What profiteth the graven image, that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, even the teacher of lies, that he that fashioneth its form trusteth therein, to make dumb idols?
King James What profiteth the graven image that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, that the maker of his work trusteth therein, to make dumb idols?
World English Bible “What value does the engraved image have, that its maker has engraved it; the molten image, even the teacher of lies, that he who fashions its form trusts in it, to make mute idols?
Habakkuk 2:19
American King James Woe to him that said 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 middle of it.
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.
King James Woe unto him that saith 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.
World English Bible Woe to him who says to the wood, ‘Awake!’ or to the mute stone, ‘Arise!’ Shall this teach? Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver, and there is no breath at all within it.
Habakkuk 2:20
American King James But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.
American Standard Version But Jehovah is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.
King James But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.
World English Bible But Yahweh is in his holy temple. Let all the earth be silent before him!”