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16 Therefore he sacrifices to his net
    and burns incense to his seine;
for by them he lives in luxury,[a]
    and his food is rich.
17 Is he then to keep on emptying his net,
    and mercilessly slaying nations for ever?

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  1. Habakkuk 1:16 Heb his portion is fat

16 Therefore he sacrifices to his net
    and burns incense(A) to his dragnet,
for by his net he lives in luxury
    and enjoys the choicest food.
17 Is he to keep on emptying his net,
    destroying nations without mercy?(B)

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