Habakkuk 1:12
The Scripture
(12) Art thou not from everlasting, O LORD my God, mine Holy One? we shall not die. O LORD, thou hast ordained them for judgment; and, O mighty God, thou hast established them for correction.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The prophet Habakkuk records his complaint that the wicked prosper while the righteous are persecuted, and he questions why God permits such injustice. He is instructed to trust in God’s justice and not be afraid, highlighting the theme of relying on God’s righteousness despite human suffering.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 33:27Psalms 90:2Psalms 93:2Isaiah 40:28Isaiah 57:15Lamentations 5:19Micah 5:2I Timothy 1:17I Timothy 6:16Hebrews 1:10Hebrews 1:11Hebrews 1:12
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