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the one who gets evil gains for his house

"the one who makes his family rich by violent means"

so he can set his nest on high to deliver himself from the hand of evil

The person who builds his house is spoken of as if he were a bird that builds its nest in a high place. The man thinks that his house is secure and free from danger, just as predators are unable to reach the nest.

from the hand of evil

"from the power of evil" or "from people who will harm him"