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Habakkuk 2:5
and wealth indeed betrays him.
from The LORD Answers Again, Habakkuk 2:1-5
What it says

The arrogant oppressor is greedy, restless, and never satisfied as he gathers nations to himself.

What it is doing

This verse characterizes the empire whose downfall the woes will announce.

In context

1I will stand at my guard post 2Then the LORD answered me: 3For the vision awaits an appointed time; 4Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright — 5and wealth indeed betrays him.