You took the sheath from Your bow;
the arrows are ready[a] to be used with an oath.[b](A)Selah
You split the earth with rivers.
10 The mountains see You and shudder;(B)
a downpour of water sweeps by.
The deep roars with its voice(C)
and lifts its waves[c] high.
11 Sun and moon stand still in their lofty residence,(D)
at the flash of Your flying arrows,
at the brightness of Your shining spear.

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Footnotes

  1. Habakkuk 3:9 Or set
  2. Habakkuk 3:9 Hb obscure
  3. Habakkuk 3:10 Lit hands

You uncovered your bow,
    you called for many arrows.(A)
You split the earth with rivers;
10     the mountains saw you and writhed.(B)
Torrents of water swept by;
    the deep roared(C)
    and lifted its waves(D) on high.

11 Sun and moon stood still(E) in the heavens
    at the glint of your flying arrows,(F)
    at the lightning(G) of your flashing spear.

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