1. The burden that Habakkuk the prophet hath seen:
2. Till when, O Jehovah, have I cried, And Thou dost not hear? I cry unto Thee-- `Violence,' and Thou dost not save.
3. Why dost Thou shew me iniquity, And perversity dost cause to behold? And spoiling and violence [are] before me, And there is strife, and contention doth lift [itself] up,
4. Therefore doth law cease, And judgment doth not go forth for ever, For the wicked is compassing the righteous, Therefore wrong judgment goeth forth.
5. Look ye on nations, and behold and marvel greatly. For a work He is working in your days, Ye do not believe though it is declared.