1 The oracle which Habakkuk the prophet received in a vision.
2 How long, O Lord, must I cry for helpand you do not listen?Or cry out to you, “Violence!”and you do not intervene?
3 Why do you let me see iniquity?why do you simply gaze at evil?Destruction and violence are before me;there is strife and discord.
4 This is why the law is numband justice never comes,For the wicked surround the just;this is why justice comes forth perverted.
5 Look over the nations and see!Be utterly amazed!For a work is being done in your daysthat you would not believe, were it told.