Habakkuk 2:16 nasb — "You will be filled with disgrace rather than honor. Now you yourself drink and expose your own nakedness. The cup in t…

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""You will be filled with disgrace rather than honor. Now you yourself drink and expose your own nakedness. The cup in the LORD'S right hand will come around to you, And utter disgrace will come upon your glory."

— Habakkuk 2:16, NASB

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Habakkuk 2 — Context

13

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

14

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

15

"Woe to you who make your neighbors drink, Who mix in your venom even to make them drunk So as to look on their nakedness!

16

"You will be filled with disgrace rather than honor. Now you yourself drink and expose your own nakedness. The cup in the LORD'S right hand will come around to you, And utter disgrace will come upon your glory.

17

"For the violence done to Lebanon will overwhelm you, And the devastation of its beasts by which you terrified them, Because of human bloodshed and violence done to the land, To the town and all its inhabitants.

18

"What profit is the idol when its maker has carved it, Or an image, a teacher of falsehood? For its maker trusts in his own handiwork When he fashions speechless idols.

19

"Woe to him who says to a piece of wood, 'Awake!' To a mute stone, 'Arise!' And that is your teacher? Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver, And there is no breath at all inside it.

Habakkuk 2:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 2:16 say?
Habakkuk 2:16 in the NASB reads: “"You will be filled with disgrace rather than honor. Now you yourself drink and expose your own nakedness. The cup in the LORD'S right hand will come around to you, And utter disgrace will come upon your glory.”
Where is Habakkuk 2:16 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 2:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 2, verse 16.
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 2:16.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 2:16 in?
Habakkuk 2:16 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 2:16?
Habakkuk 2:16 reads (NASB): “"You will be filled with disgrace rather than honor. Now you yourself drink and expose your own nakedness. The cup in the LORD'S right hand will come around to you, And utter disgrace will come upon your glory.” 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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