1. The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see.
2. O LORD, how long shall I cry, and you will not hear! even cry out unto you of violence, and you will not save!
3. Why do you show me iniquity, and cause me to behold trouble? for plundering and violence are before me: and there are those that raise up strife and contention.
4. Therefore the law is slacked, and justice does never go forth: for the wicked does surround the righteous; therefore perverse judgment proceeds.
5. Behold you among the nations, and regard, and wonder and be astonished: for I will work a work in your days, which you will not believe, though it be told you.