Habakkuk 2:4 web — Behold, his soul is puffed up. It is not upright in him, but the righteous will live by his faith.

World English Bible

"Behold, his soul is puffed up. It is not upright in him, but the righteous will live by his faith."

— Habakkuk 2:4, World English Bible

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Habakkuk 2 — Context

1

I will stand at my watch, and set myself on the ramparts, and will look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my complaint.

2

Yahweh answered me, "Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he who runs may read it.

3

For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hurries toward the end, and won't prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it; because it will surely come. It won't delay.

4

Behold, his soul is puffed up. It is not upright in him, but the righteous will live by his faith.

5

Yes, moreover, wine is treacherous. A haughty man who doesn't stay at home, who enlarges his desire as Sheol, and he is like death, and can't be satisfied, but gathers to himself all nations, and heaps to himself all peoples.

6

Won't all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, 'Woe to him who increases that which is not his, and who enriches himself by extortion! How long?'

7

Won't your debtors rise up suddenly, and wake up those who make you tremble, and you will be their victim?

Habakkuk 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Habakkuk 2:4 say?
Habakkuk 2:4 in the World English Bible reads: “Behold, his soul is puffed up. It is not upright in him, but the righteous will live by his faith.”
Where is Habakkuk 2:4 in the Bible?
Habakkuk 2:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Habakkuk, chapter 2, verse 4.
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 2:4.
What translation should I read Habakkuk 2:4 in?
Habakkuk 2:4 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 2:4?
Habakkuk 2:4 reads (WEB): “Behold, his soul is puffed up. It is not upright in him, but the righteous will live by his faith.” 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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