NET Bible
"They are frightening and terrifying; they decide for themselves what is right."
— Habakkuk 1:7, NET Bible
“They are terrible and dreadful: their judgment and their dignity shall proceed of themselves.”
“They are terrible and dreadful; their judgment and their dignity proceed from themselves. ”
“They are feared and dreaded. Their judgment and their dignity proceed from themselves.”
“They are dreadful, and terrible: from themselves shall their judgment, and their burden proceed.”
“They are greatly to be feared: their right comes from themselves.”
“They are terrible and dreadful: their judgment and their dignity shall proceed of themselves.”
For this reason the law lacks power, and justice is never carried out. Indeed, the wicked intimidate the innocent. For this reason justice is perverted.
The Lord Reveals Some Startling News“Look at the nations and pay attention! You will be shocked and amazed! For I will do something in your lifetime that you will not believe even though you are forewarned.
Look, I am about to empower the Babylonians, that ruthless and greedy nation. They sweep across the surface of the earth, seizing dwelling places that do not belong to them.
They are frightening and terrifying; they decide for themselves what is right.
Their horses are faster than leopards and more alert than wolves in the desert. Their horses gallop, their horses come a great distance; like vultures they swoop down quickly to devour their prey.
All of them intend to do violence; every face is determined. They take prisoners as easily as one scoops up sand.
They mock kings and laugh at rulers. They laugh at every fortified city; they build siege ramps and capture them.