(A)Look among the nations! Observe!
Be astonished! (B)Wonder!
Because I am doing (C)something in your days—
You would not believe if [a]you were told.
“For behold, I am (D)raising up the Chaldeans,
That [b]fierce and impetuous people
Who march [c]throughout the earth
To [d](E)seize dwelling places which are not theirs.
“They are dreaded and (F)feared;
Their (G)justice and [e]authority [f]originate with themselves.

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Footnotes

  1. Habakkuk 1:5 Lit it
  2. Habakkuk 1:6 Lit bitter
  3. Habakkuk 1:6 Lit the breadth of
  4. Habakkuk 1:6 Lit take possession of
  5. Habakkuk 1:7 Lit eminence
  6. Habakkuk 1:7 Lit proceeds from