Verse Comparison: Habakkuk 1:16
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.
Amplified® Bible
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.
Contemporary English Version
that he offers sacrifices to his fishing nets, because they make him rich and provide choice foods.
Darby English Version
therefore he sacrificeth unto his net, and burneth incense unto his drag; for by them his portion is become fat, and his meat dainty.
Good News Bible
They even worship their nets and offer sacrifices to them, because their nets provide them with the best of everything.
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 International Version
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.
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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Therefore they offer a sacrifice to their net And burn incense to their fishing net; Because through these things their catch appears large, And their food has become plentiful.
Revised Standard Version
Therefore he sacrifices to his net and burns incense to his seine; for by them he lives in luxury, and his food is rich.
Young's Literal Translation
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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