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14 Indeed, the earth will be filled
    with knowledge of the glory of the Lord,
        as water fills[a] the sea.”

Judgment on the Violent

15 “Woe to the one who supplies his neighbor with a drink!
    You are forcing your bottle[b] on him,[c]
        making him drunk so you can see them naked.
16 You are filled with dishonor instead of glory.
    So go ahead,[d] drink and be naked!
    The Lord[e] will turn against you,
    and utter disgrace will debase your reputation.[f]

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Footnotes

  1. Habakkuk 2:14 Lit. covers
  2. Habakkuk 2:15 Lit. wine skin
  3. Habakkuk 2:15 The Heb. lacks on him
  4. Habakkuk 2:16 The Heb. lacks go ahead
  5. Habakkuk 2:16 Lit. The power of the Lord’s right hand
  6. Habakkuk 2:16 Lit. will come upon your glory