Habakkuk 1:3

Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and cause me to behold grievance? for spoiling and violence are before me: and there are that raise up strife and contention.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Habakkuk 1:3

BSB
Why do You make me see iniquity? Why do You tolerate wrongdoing? Destruction and violence are before me. Strife is ongoing, and conflict abounds.
AKJV
Why do you show me iniquity, and cause me to behold grievance? for spoiling and violence are before me: and there are that raise up strife and contention.
CPDV
Why have you revealed to me iniquity and hardship, to see plunder and injustice opposite me? And there has been judgment, but the opposition is more powerful.
ERV
Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and look upon perverseness? for spoiling and violence are before me: and there is strife, and contention riseth up.
NHEB
Why do you show me iniquity, and look at perversity? For destruction and violence are before me. There is strife, and contention rises up.
SMT
Wherefore wilt thou cause me to see vanity and cause me to look at labor? and oppression and violence before me, and there will be contention, and strife will be raised up.

Commentary for Habakkuk 1:3

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Overview of Habakkuk 1:3
Summary
Prophet questions God about observing wrongdoing
Event
Prophet questions God's tolerance
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Lament