1. The oracle which Habakkuk the prophet received in a vision.
2. How long, O Lord, must I cry for helpand you do not listen?Or cry out to you, “Violence!”and you do not intervene?
3. Why do you let me see iniquity?why do you simply gaze at evil?Destruction and violence are before me;there is strife and discord.
4. This is why the law is numband justice never comes,For the wicked surround the just;this is why justice comes forth perverted.
5. Look over the nations and see!Be utterly amazed!For a work is being done in your daysthat you would not believe, were it told.