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14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord,
    as the waters cover the seas.

15 “Woe to him who makes his neighbor drink,
    pouring out your poison until they are drunk,
    that you may look on their nakedness!”
16 You will be filled with shame instead of glory.
    You yourself—drink and show your uncircumcision!
The cup of the Lord’s right hand will be turned against you,
    and utter shame will come on your glory!

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14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory(A) of the Lord
    as the waters cover the sea.(B)

15 “Woe to him who gives drink(C) to his neighbors,
    pouring it from the wineskin till they are drunk,
    so that he can gaze on their naked bodies!
16 You will be filled with shame(D) instead of glory.(E)
    Now it is your turn! Drink(F) and let your nakedness be exposed[a]!(G)
The cup(H) from the Lord’s right hand is coming around to you,
    and disgrace will cover your glory.

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Footnotes

  1. Habakkuk 2:16 Masoretic Text; Dead Sea Scrolls, Aquila, Vulgate and Syriac (see also Septuagint) and stagger