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Berean Standard Bible

“For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans — that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own.”

Habakkuk 1:6

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Habakkuk complains to God about violence and injustice in Judah and wonders why God does nothing. God answers in a way the prophet does not expect.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans — that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own.

World English Bible (WEB)

For, behold, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, that march through the width of the earth, to possess dwelling places that are not theirs.

King James Version (KJV)

For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, which shall march through the breadth of the land, to possess the dwellingplaces that are not theirs.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, that march through the breadth of the earth, to possess dwelling-places that are not theirs.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For see, I am sending the Chaldaeans, that bitter and quick-moving nation; who go through the wide spaces of the earth to get for themselves living-places which are not theirs.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque he aquí, yo levanto los Caldeos, gente amarga y presurosa, que camina por la anchura de la tierra para poseer las habitaciones ajenas.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Estoy levantando una nueva potencia en el escenario mundial: los caldeos. Esa es una nación cruel y violenta que marchará por el mundo y conquistará con su poderoso ejército a las naciones vecinas.

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