14 For the earth will be filled
with the knowledge of the Lord’s glory,
as the waters cover the sea.(A)

15 Woe to him who gives his neighbors drink,
pouring out your wrath[a]
and even making them drunk,
in order to look at their nakedness!
16 You will be filled with disgrace instead of glory.
You also—drink,
and expose your uncircumcision![b]
The cup in the Lord’s right hand
will come around to you,
and utter disgrace will cover your glory.(B)

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  1. Habakkuk 2:15 Or venom
  2. Habakkuk 2:16 DSS, LXX, Aq, Syr, Vg read and stagger

14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory(A) of the Lord
    as the waters cover the sea.(B)

15 “Woe to him who gives drink(C) to his neighbors,
    pouring it from the wineskin till they are drunk,
    so that he can gaze on their naked bodies!
16 You will be filled with shame(D) instead of glory.(E)
    Now it is your turn! Drink(F) and let your nakedness be exposed[a]!(G)
The cup(H) from the Lord’s right hand is coming around to you,
    and disgrace will cover your glory.

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  1. Habakkuk 2:16 Masoretic Text; Dead Sea Scrolls, Aquila, Vulgate and Syriac (see also Septuagint) and stagger