Matthew Poole and continuators on Habakkuk 2:9

9 Wo 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 o.

It is a general and comprehensive threat against all Tyrants, and oppressors.

Every one that is guilty of the sin

Or driveth a trade of oppression, to gain by what means sover, right or wrong. This is evil of sin and will end in evil of trouble.

His Family which he would enrich, and greaten by raising it on the ruins of oppressed Innocents.

A proverbial speech in allusion to birds of prey which build their nests in the greatest heights, Obadiah 4. greatness and an advanced estate gotten by rapine and prey may seem, but never can be a security to any Monarch.

Higher then God, and justice set him.

Kept secure, and out of danger from all below him.

Heb. from the palm of the hand of evil, that no evil may fasten on, though it may attempt against them.

Marginal references: Jer. 22.13.; Or, that gaineth an evil gain.; Heb. palm of the hand.