11 Then shall they [a]take a courage, and transgress and do wickedly, imputing this their power unto their god.

12 Art not thou of old, O Lord my God, mine holy One? we shall not [b]die: O Lord, thou hast ordained them for judgment, and O God, thou hast established them for correction.

13 Thou art of pure eyes, and canst not see evil: thou canst not behold wickedness: wherefore dost thou look upon the transgressors, and holdest thy tongue, when the wicked devoureth the man, that is more righteous than he?

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Footnotes

  1. Habakkuk 1:11 The Prophet comforteth the faithful that God will also destroy the Babylonians, because they shall abuse this victory, and become proud and insolent, attributing the praise hereof to their idols.
  2. Habakkuk 1:12 He assureth the godly of God’s protection, showing that the enemy can do no more than God hath appointed, and also that their sins required such a sharp rod.

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