Habakkuk 2:4 Parallel Translations

"Look at the proud person. He is not right in himself. But the righteous person will live because of his faithfulness. (GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.

ASV:

Behold, his soul is puffed up, it is not upright in him; but the righteous shall live by his faith.

BBE:

As for the man of pride, my soul has no pleasure in him; but the upright man will have life through his good faith.

DBY:

Behold, his soul is puffed up, it is not upright within him: but the just shall live by his faith.

ERV:

Behold, his soul is puffed up, it is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.

JPS:

Behold, his soul is puffed up, it is not upright in him; but the righteous shall live by his faith.

WBS:

Behold, his soul which is lifted up, is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.

WEB:

Behold, his soul is puffed up. It is not upright in him, but the righteous will live by his faith.

YLT:

Lo, a presumptuous one! Not upright is his soul within him, And the righteous by his stedfastness liveth.

Habakkuk 2:4 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 49:18 Though while he lives he congratulates himself-- And though men praise you when you do well for yourself--

Isaiah 13:11 Thus I will punish the world for its evil And the wicked for their iniquity; I will also put an end to the arrogance of the proud And abase the haughtiness of the ruthless.

Romans 1:17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "BUT THE RIGHTEOUS man SHALL LIVE BY FAITH."

Galatians 3:11 Now that no one is justified by the Law before God is evident; for, "THE RIGHTEOUS MAN SHALL LIVE BY FAITH."

Hebrews 10:38 BUT MY RIGHTEOUS ONE SHALL LIVE BY FAITH; AND IF HE SHRINKS BACK, MY SOUL HAS NO PLEASURE IN HIM. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:4 Behold, {d} his soul [which] is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
(d) To trust in himself, or in any worldly thing, is never to be at peace: for the only rest is to trust in God by faith; Ro 1:17, Ga 3:11, He 10:38.

WES:

2:4 Which is lifted up - That proudly contests with the justice and wisdom of the Divine Providence, and provides for his own safety by his own wit. The just - The humble and upright one, who adores the depth of divine providence, and is persuaded of the truth of divine promises. Shall live - Supports himself, by a firm expectation of the deliverance of Zion.

MHC:

2:1-4 When tossed and perplexed with doubts about the methods of Providence, we must watch against temptations to be impatient. When we have poured out complaints and requests before God, we must observe the answers God gives by his word, his Spirit, and providences; what the Lord will say to our case. God will not disappoint the believing expectations of those who wait to hear what he will say unto them. All are concerned in the truths of God's word. Though the promised favour be deferred long, it will come at last, and abundantly recompense us for waiting. The humble, broken-hearted, repenting sinner, alone seeks to obtain an interest in this salvation. He will rest his soul on the promise, and on Christ, in and through whom it is given. Thus he walks and works, as well as lives by faith, perseveres to the end, and is exalted to glory; while those who distrust or despise God's all-sufficiency will not walk uprightly with him. The just shall live by faith in these precious promises, while the performance of them is deferred. Only those made just by faith, shall live, shall be happy here and for ever.

CONC:

Behold Desires Fail Faith Lifted Pleasure Presumptuous Pride Proud Puffed Righteous Soul Stedfastness Upright Within

Desires Fail Faith Good Live Pleasure Presumptuous Pride Proud Puffed Right Righteous Soul Stedfastness Upright Within

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