Habakkuk · Chapter 1 King James Version

Habakkuk 1:17

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The Scripture

(17) Shall they therefore empty their net, and not spare continually to slay the nations?
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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