“Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil!”
Woe to him who gets evil gain for his house, that he may set his nest on high, to be safe from the reach of harm!—the third woe addresses Babylon's attempt to build security through ill-gotten wealth and elevated position. The nest-imagery (derived from earlier eagle-imagery) emphasizes futile attempts at safety; even the loftiest position cannot escape divine judgment. The fundamental instability of structures built on injustice underlies the taunt.
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