1. The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet saw.
2. O Lord, how long shall I cry for help,and you will not hear?Or cry to you “Violence!”and you will not save?
3. Why do you make me see iniquity,and why do you idly look at wrong?Destruction and violence are before me;strife and contention arise.
4. So the law is paralyzed,and justice never goes forth. For the wicked surround the righteous;so justice goes forth perverted.
5. “Look among the nations, and see;wonder and be astounded. For I am doing a work in your daysthat you would not believe if told.