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Habakkuk 2:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Because thou hast spoiled many nations, all the remnant of the people shall spoil thee; because of men’s blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Since you've destroyed so many nations, everyone who's left is going to come for you. All that bloodshed you caused, all the violence you brought to cities and everyone living there — it's coming back to you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

What goes around comes around, especially when it comes to violence and destruction.

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