Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house - (or, with accents, “that coveteth covetousness or unjust gain, an evil…

The destruction of the Chaldeans has until now been only implied. It is now plainly foretold in a denunciatory song, put into the mouths of the inv…

He imagines, when he becomes rich by oppressing others, that he will himself be safe from harm. He says that he will secure his primary advantage; …

Habakkuk proceeds in provoking the king of Babylon by taunts, which were not vulgar jokes but contained serious threats. For, as has already been s…

Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house , &c.] The bishops of Rome, being enriched by the donations of…

The prophet proclaims the doom of all proud and oppre ive powers that weigh heavily upon God's people. The lusts of the flesh, the lust of the eye,…