New Living Translation

Habakkuk 2:6-9 New Living Translation (NLT)

6. “But soon their captives will taunt them.They will mock them, saying,‘What sorrow awaits you thieves!Now you will get what you deserve!You’ve become rich by extortion,but how much longer can this go on?’

7. Suddenly, your debtors will take action.They will turn on you and take all you have,while you stand trembling and helpless.

8. Because you have plundered many nations,now all the survivors will plunder you.You committed murder throughout the countrysideand filled the towns with violence.

9. “What sorrow awaits you who build big houseswith money gained dishonestly!You believe your wealth will buy security,putting your family’s nest beyond the reach of danger.