Habakkuk   By: World English Bible

Habakkuk is a thought-provoking book that delves into the age-old question of why God allows suffering and injustice to exist in the world. The prophet Habakkuk grapples with this dilemma, questioning God's ways and seeking answers to the hardships faced by his people.

The World English Bible translation captures the essence of Habakkuk's struggle and his eventual resolution to trust in God's ultimate justice. The language is clear and accessible, making this book a valuable read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of faith and God's sovereignty.

Overall, Habakkuk is a powerful and insightful book that prompts readers to reflect on their own relationship with God and the challenges of living in an imperfect world. It offers comfort and hope in the midst of uncertainty, making it a timeless and relevant read for believers of all backgrounds.

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Book 35 Habakkuk 001:001 The oracle which Habakkuk the prophet saw. 001:002 Yahweh, how long will I cry, and you will not hear? I cry out to you "Violence!" and will you not save? 001:003 Why do you show me iniquity, and look at perversity? For destruction and violence are before me. There is strife, and contention rises up. 001:004 Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never goes forth; for the wicked surround the righteous; therefore justice goes forth perverted. 001:005 "Look among the nations, watch, and wonder marvelously; for I am working a work in your days, which you will not believe though it is told you. 001:006 For, behold, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, that march through the breadth of the earth, to possess dwelling places that are not theirs. 001:007 They are feared and dreaded. Their judgment and their dignity proceed from themselves. 001:008 Their horses also are swifter than leopards, and are more fierce than the evening wolves. Their horsemen press proudly on. Yes, their horsemen come from afar. They fly as an eagle that hurries to devour. 001:009 All of them come for violence... Continue reading book >>