NET Bible
"For the stones in the walls will cry out, and the wooden rafters will answer back."
— Habakkuk 2:11, NET Bible
“For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.”
“For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it. ”
“For the stone will cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the woodwork will answer it.”
“For the stone shall cry out of the wall: and the timber that is between the joints of the building, shall answer.”
“For the stone will give a cry out of the wall, and it will be answered by the board out of the woodwork.”
“For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.”
Because you robbed many countries, all who are left among the nations will rob you. You have shed human blood and committed violent acts against lands, cities, and those who live in them.
The one who builds his house by unjust gain is as good as dead. He does this so he can build his nest way up high and escape the clutches of disaster.
Your schemes will bring shame to your house. Because you destroyed many nations, you will self-destruct.
For the stones in the walls will cry out, and the wooden rafters will answer back.
Woe to the one who builds a city by bloodshed– he who starts a town by unjust deeds.
Be sure of this! The LORD of Heaven’s Armies has decreed: The nations’ efforts will go up in smoke; their exhausting work will be for nothing.
For recognition of the LORD’s sovereign majesty will fill the earth just as the waters fill up the sea.