KJVWoe 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!
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!
Woe to him who builds his house by unjust gain, to place his nest on high and escape the hand of disaster!
Woe to him who is gaining evil gain for his house, To set on high his nest, To be delivered from the hand of evil,
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!
Habakkuk — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
1. 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. 1. Super speculam meam stabo, et statuam me super arcem, et speculabor ad videndum quid loquatur mecum,…