Habakkuk 1:16

Because of his success ¹  he offers sacrifices to his throw net and burns incense to his dragnet; ²  for because of them he has plenty of food, ³  and more than enough to eat. ⁴ 

De 8:17; Isa 10:13-15; Isa 37:24; Eze 28:3; Eze 29:3; Da 4:30; Da 5:23; Hab 1:11

¹ tn Heb “therefore.”

² sn The fishing implements (throw net and dragnet) represent Babylonian military might. The prophet depicts the Babylonians as arrogantly worshiping their own power (sacrifices…burns incense, see also v. 11b).

³ tn Heb “for by them his portion is full [or, “fat”].”

⁴ tn Heb “and his food is plentiful [or, “fat”].”