Habakkuk 2:12 · KJV

"Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood, and stablisheth a city by iniquity!"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁰Thou hast consulted shame to thy house by cutting off many people, and hast sinned against thy soul.

¹¹For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.

¹²Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood, and stablisheth a city by iniquity!

¹³Behold, is it not of the LORD of hosts that the people shall labour in the very fire, and the people shall weary themselves for very vanity?

¹⁴For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to injustice in your community?

What does it mean for you to build a life based on integrity?

When have you witnessed the effects of corruption firsthand?

Life Application

integrity

Commit to building your life and relationships on honesty and ethical principles.

community

Engage in community service to address injustices and promote peace.

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