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Habakkuk 1:16

New International Version

16 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.

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American Standard Version

Therefore he sacrificeth unto his net, and burneth incense unto his drag; because by them his portion is fat, and his food plenteous.

Christian Standard Bible

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.

English Standard Version

Therefore he sacrifices to his net and makes offerings to his dragnet; for by them he lives in luxury, and his food is rich.

King James Version

Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their meat plenteous.

New American Standard Bible

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.

New King James Version

Therefore they sacrifice to their net, And burn incense to their dragnet; Because by them their share is sumptuous And their food plentiful.

New Living Translation

Then they will worship their nets and burn incense in front of them. β€œThese nets are the gods who have made us rich!” they will claim.

World English Bible

Therefore he sacrifices to his net and burns incense to his dragnet, because by them his life is luxurious and his food is good.