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Habakkuk 1:16
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KJ21
Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag, because by them their portion is fat and their meat plenteous.
ASV
Therefore he sacrificeth unto his net, and burneth incense unto his drag; because by them his portion is fat, and his food plenteous.
AMP
Therefore, they offer sacrifices to their net And burn incense to their fishing net; Because through these things their catch is large and they live luxuriously, And their food is plentiful.
AMPC
Therefore he sacrifices [offerings] to his net and burns incense to his dragnet, because from them he lives luxuriously and his food is plentiful and rich.
BRG
Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their meat plenteous.
CSB
That is why they sacrifice to their dragnet and burn incense to their fishing net, for by these things their portion is rich and their food plentiful.
CSBA
That is why they sacrifice to their dragnet and burn incense to their fishing net, for by these things their portion is rich and their food plentiful.
CEB
Therefore, he sacrifices to his net; he burns incense to his fishing nets, because due to them his portion grows fat and his food becomes luxurious.
CJB
offering sacrifices to their fishnet and burning incense to their dragnet; because through them they live in luxury, with plenty of food to eat.
CEV
that he offers sacrifices to his fishing nets, because they make him rich and provide choice foods.
DARBY
therefore he sacrificeth unto his net, and burneth incense unto his drag; for by them his portion is become fat, and his meat dainty.
DRA
Therefore will he offer victims to his drag, and he will sacrifice to his net: because through them his portion is made fat, and his meat dainty.
ERV
His net helps him live like the rich and enjoy the best food. So the enemy worships his net. He makes sacrifices and burns incense to honor his net.
EASY
Their nets give them everything that they need, so they offer sacrifices to their nets. Their nets give them plenty of good food to eat, so they burn incense to thank their nets.
EHV
Therefore he offers sacrifices to his nets and burns incense to his dragnet, because, through these, his catch is large, and his food is plentiful.
ESV
Therefore he sacrifices to his net and makes offerings to his dragnet; for by them he lives in luxury, and his food is rich.
ESVUK
Therefore he sacrifices to his net and makes offerings to his dragnet; for by them he lives in luxury, and his food is rich.
EXB
The enemy offers sacrifices to his net and burns incense to ·worship it [L his dragnet], because it lets him live ·like the rich [in luxury] and enjoy ·the best [or plentiful] food.
GNV
Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their yarn, because by them their portion is fat, and their meat plenteous.
GW
That is why they sacrifice to their nets and burn incense to their dragnets. They are rich and well fed because of them.
GNT
They even worship their nets and offer sacrifices to them, because their nets provide them with the best of everything.
HCSB
That is why they sacrifice to their dragnet and burn incense to their fishing net, for by these things their portion is rich and their food plentiful.
ICB
The enemy offers sacrifices to his net. He burns incense to worship it. This is because his net lets him live like a rich man. His net lets him enjoy the best food.
ISV
Therefore he sacrifices to his fishing net, and burns incense in the presence of his dragnet, because by them his assets increase and he gets plenty of food.
JUB
Therefore, he shall sacrifice unto his net and burn incense unto his drag because by them his portion is fat, and his food plenteous.
KJV
Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their meat plenteous.
AKJV
Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their meat plenteous.
LSB
Therefore they offer a sacrifice to their net And burn incense to their fishing net Because through these things their portion is rich And their food is fat.
LEB
Therefore he sacrifices to his fishnet and makes offerings to his dragnet, for by them he makes a good living and his food is rich.
TLB
Then they will worship their nets and burn incense before them! “These are the gods who make us rich,” they’ll say.
MSG
You’re treating men and women as so many fish in the ocean, Swimming without direction, swimming but not getting anywhere. Then this evil Babylonian arrives and goes fishing. He pulls in a good catch. He catches his limit and fills his bucket— a good day of fishing! He’s happy! He praises his rod and reel, piles his fishing gear on an altar and worships it! It’s made his day, and he’s going to eat well tonight! * * *
MEV
Therefore they sacrifice to their net and burn incense to their dragnet; for by them their portion is extravagant, and their food plentiful.
NOG
That is why they sacrifice to their nets and burn incense to their dragnets. They are rich and well fed because of them.
NABRE
Therefore he makes sacrifices to his net, and burns incense to his fishing net; For thanks to them his portion is rich, and his meal lavish.
NASB
Therefore they offer a sacrifice to their net And burn incense to their fishing net, Because through these things their catch is large, And their food is plentiful.
NASB1995
Therefore they offer a sacrifice to their net And burn incense to their fishing net; Because through these things their catch is large, And their food is plentiful.
NCB
Therefore, the wicked offer sacrifice to their net and burn incense to their seine, for, thanks to them, they live sumptuously and enjoy elegant food.
NCV
The enemy offers sacrifices to his net and burns incense to worship it, because it lets him live like the rich and enjoy the best food.
NET
Because of his success he offers sacrifices to his throw net and burns incense to his dragnet; for because of them he has plenty of food, and more than enough to eat.
NIRV
They offer sacrifices to their nets. They burn incense to them. Their nets allow them to live in great comfort. They enjoy the finest food.
NIV
Therefore he sacrifices to his net and burns incense to his dragnet, for by his net he lives in luxury and enjoys the choicest food.
NIVUK
Therefore he sacrifices to his net and burns incense to his drag-net, for by his net he lives in luxury and enjoys the choicest food.
NKJV
Therefore they sacrifice to their net, And burn incense to their dragnet; Because by them their share is sumptuous And their food plentiful.
NLV
So they give gifts in worship to their net. They burn special perfume to their fishing net, because their net catches all the good things and good food they need.
NLT
Then they will worship their nets and burn incense in front of them. “These nets are the gods who have made us rich!” they will claim.
NRSVA
Therefore he sacrifices to his net and makes offerings to his seine; for by them his portion is lavish, and his food is rich.
NRSVACE
Therefore he sacrifices to his net and makes offerings to his seine; for by them his portion is lavish, and his food is rich.
NRSVCE
Therefore he sacrifices to his net and makes offerings to his seine; for by them his portion is lavish, and his food is rich.
NRSVUE
Therefore he sacrifices to his net and makes offerings to his seine, for by them his portion is lavish, and his food is rich.
OJB
Therefore they make zevakhim (sacrifices) unto their net, and burn incense unto their dragnet; because by them their portion is sumptuous, and their food plenteous.
RGT
Therefore, they sacrifice to their net and burn incense to their fishing net, because by them their portion is fat and their food plentiful.
RSV
Therefore he sacrifices to his net and burns incense to his seine; for by them he lives in luxury, and his food is rich.
RSVCE
Therefore he sacrifices to his net and burns incense to his seine; for by them he lives in luxury, and his food is rich.
TLV
Therefore he sacrifices to his dragnet, and offers incense to his fishing-net. For through them his portion is rich and his food abundant.
VOICE
So he offers a sacrifice to his net that has made him rich; the smoke of his sacrifices rises for his fishing net that has brought him success; Because of it, his table is full and his belly is fat.
WEB
Therefore he sacrifices to his net and burns incense to his dragnet, because by them his life is luxurious and his food is good.
WYC
Therefore he shall offer to his great net, and shall make sacrifice to his net; for in them his part is made fat, and his meat is chosen. (And they even make offerings to their great nets, and make sacrifices to their nets; for by them their portions be made fat, and their meats be chosen and tasty.)
YLT
Therefore he doth sacrifice to his net, And doth make perfume to his drag, For by them [is] his portion fertile, and his food fat.
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