Habakkuk 1:13
The Scripture
(13) Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?
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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