Verse Comparison: Habakkuk 2:9
American Standard Version
Woe to him that getteth an evil gain for his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the hand of evil!
Amplified® Bible
Woe to him who obtains wicked gain for his house, [who thinks by so doing] to set his nest on high that he may be preserved from calamity {and} delivered from the power of evil!
Darby English Version
Woe to him that getteth iniquitous gain to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the grasp of evil!
King James Version
Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil!
Revised Standard Version
Woe to him who gets evil gain for his house, to set his nest on high, to be safe from the reach of harm!
Young's Literal Translation
Wo `to' him who is gaining evil gain for his house, To set on high his nest, To be delivered from the hand of evil,
