Habakkuk 1:9 web — All of them come for violence. Their hordes face the desert. He gathers prisoners like sand.

World English Bible

"All of them come for violence. Their hordes face the desert. He gathers prisoners like sand."

— Habakkuk 1:9, World English Bible

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Habakkuk 1 — Context

6

For, behold, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, that march through the breadth of the earth, to possess dwelling places that are not theirs.

7

They are feared and dreaded. Their judgment and their dignity proceed from themselves.

8

Their horses also are swifter than leopards, and are more fierce than the evening wolves. Their horsemen press proudly on. Yes, their horsemen come from afar. They fly as an eagle that hurries to devour.

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All of them come for violence. Their hordes face the desert. He gathers prisoners like sand.

10

Yes, he scoffs at kings, and princes are a derision to him. He laughs at every stronghold, for he builds up an earthen ramp, and takes it.

11

Then he sweeps by like the wind, and goes on. He is indeed guilty, whose strength is his god."

12

Aren't you from everlasting, Yahweh my God, my Holy One? We will not die. Yahweh, you have appointed him for judgment. You, Rock, have established him to punish.

Habakkuk 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 1:9 say?
Habakkuk 1:9 in the World English Bible reads: “All of them come for violence. Their hordes face the desert. He gathers prisoners like sand.”
Where is Habakkuk 1:9 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 1:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 1, verse 9.
Who wrote Habakkuk?
Habakkuk is traditionally attributed to Habakkuk. It was written c. 612–589 BC.
What is the book of Habakkuk about?
Habakkuk dares to argue with God about injustice — and God answers. The prophet learns that the just shall live by faith, and the book ends with one of Scripture's great hymns of trust: "yet I will rejoice in the LORD."
What are the major themes of Habakkuk?
Habakkuk explores themes including Faith, Justice, Trust, Sovereignty, Joy in Trial. These themes shape the meaning and context of Habakkuk 1:9.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 1:9 in?
Habakkuk 1:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Habakkuk 1:9?
Habakkuk 1:9 reads (WEB): “All of them come for violence. Their hordes face the desert. He gathers prisoners like sand.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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