Habakkuk 2:11 nasb — "Surely the stone will cry out from the wall, And the rafter will answer it from the framework.

NASB

""Surely the stone will cry out from the wall, And the rafter will answer it from the framework."

— Habakkuk 2:11, NASB

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Habakkuk 2 — Context

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"Because you have looted many nations, All the remainder of the peoples will loot you-- Because of human bloodshed and violence done to the land, To the town and all its inhabitants.

9

"Woe to him who gets evil gain for his house To put his nest on high, To be delivered from the hand of calamity!

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"You have devised a shameful thing for your house By cutting off many peoples; So you are sinning against yourself.

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"Surely the stone will cry out from the wall, And the rafter will answer it from the framework.

12

"Woe to him who builds a city with bloodshed And founds a town with violence!

13

"Is it not indeed from the LORD of hosts That peoples toil for fire, And nations grow weary for nothing?

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"For the earth will be filled With the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, As the waters cover the sea.

Habakkuk 2:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 2:11 say?
Habakkuk 2:11 in the NASB reads: “"Surely the stone will cry out from the wall, And the rafter will answer it from the framework.”
Where is Habakkuk 2:11 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 2:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 2, verse 11.
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 2:11.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 2:11 in?
Habakkuk 2:11 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 2:11?
Habakkuk 2:11 reads (NASB): “"Surely the stone will cry out from the wall, And the rafter will answer it from the framework.” 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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