


Habakkuk 1:13
Bible Versions
[Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he?
Thou art of purer {H2889} eyes {H5869} than to behold {H7200} evil {H7451}, and canst {H3201} not look {H5027} on iniquity {H5999}: wherefore lookest {H5027} thou upon them that deal treacherously {H898}, and holdest thy tongue {H2790} when the wicked {H7563} devoureth {H1104} the man that is more righteous {H6662} than he?
Your eyes are too pure to see evil, you cannot countenance oppression. So why do you countenance traitors? Why are you silent when evil people swallow up those more righteous than they?
Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves?
Thou that art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and that canst not look on perverseness, wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy peace when the wicked swalloweth up the man that is more righteous than he;
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.