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Habakkuk 1:1-3
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Habakkuk Complains to God

1 This is the message that was given to Habakkuk the prophet.

2 Lord, I continue to ask for help. When will you listen to me? I cried to you about the violence, but you did nothing! 3 People are stealing things and hurting others. They are arguing and fighting. Why do you make me look at these terrible things?

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Habakkuk 1:1-3
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1 The prophecy(A) that Habakkuk the prophet received.

Habakkuk’s Complaint

2 How long,(B) Lord, must I call for help,
    but you do not listen?(C)
Or cry out to you, “Violence!”
    but you do not save?(D)
3 Why do you make me look at injustice?
    Why do you tolerate(E) wrongdoing?(F)
Destruction and violence(G) are before me;
    there is strife,(H) and conflict abounds.

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