Habakkuk 2:4

The strength of the proud fails, but the upright lives by their faithfulness.

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In The King James Version

Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.

In Context

3Though the vision waits for the time set, it hastens to fulfilment and will not fail; Though it linger long, wait for it. For it surely will come and will not be delayed.

5Wealth is treacherous, the arrogant never have enough. They make their desire as wide as Sheol, are like death, unsatisfied, For they gather to themselves all the nations, bring together to themselves all peoples.

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Cross References

Luke 18:14This man, I tell you, went home pardoned, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, while everyone who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Romans 1:17For in it there is a revelation of the divine righteousness resulting from faith and leading on to faith; as scripture says – ‘Through faith the righteous will find life.’

Galatians 3:11Again, it is evident that no one is pronounced righteous before God through Law, for we read – ‘Through faith the righteous will find life.’

Hebrews 10:38and through faith the righteous will find life, but, if anyone draws back, my heart can find no pleasure in them.’

Matthew Henry on Habakkuk 2:2-5

Waiting upon God; The People Directed. ( b. c. 600.) 1 I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. 2 And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. 4 Behold, his soul which is… Read the whole commentary →

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