Habakkuk 1:10

American Standard Version

Yea, he scoffeth at kings, and princes are a derision unto him; he derideth every stronghold; for he heapeth up dust, and taketh it.

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Habakkuk 1:10 in other translations

Yes, he scoffs at kings, and princes are a derision to him. He laughs at every stronghold, for he builds up an earthen ramp, and takes it.

Habakkuk 1:10 · World English Bible

Habakkuk 1:10 in context

  1. 8Their horses also are swifter than leopards, and are more fierce than the evening wolves; and their horsemen press proudly on: yea, their horsemen come from far; they fly as an eagle that hasteth to devour.
  2. 9They come all of them for violence; the set of their faces is forwards; and they gather captives as the sand.
  3. 10Yea, he scoffeth at kings, and princes are a derision unto him; he derideth every stronghold; for he heapeth up dust, and taketh it.
  4. 11Then shall he sweep by as a wind, and shall pass over, and be guilty, even he whose might is his god.
  5. 12Art not thou from everlasting, O Jehovah my God, my Holy One? we shall not die. O Jehovah, thou hast ordained him for judgment; and thou, O Rock, hast established him for correction.