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According to <span class="italic">Shigionoth</span>.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Habakkuk.3.1.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">a</span></a> <a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.1.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.2" /> <A name="3"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span>, I have heard the report about you;</p><p class="poem">L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span>, I stand in awe of your deeds.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.2.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">Revive your work in these years;</p><p class="poem">make it known in these years.</p><p class="poem">In your wrath remember mercy!<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.2.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.3" /> <A name="4"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>God comes from Teman,</p><p class="poem">the Holy One from Mount Paran.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.3.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poemright"><span class="italic">Selah</span></p><p class="poem">His splendor covers the heavens,</p><p class="poem">and the earth is full of his praise.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.3.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.4" /> <A name="5"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>His brilliance is like light;</p><p class="poem">rays are flashing from his hand.</p><p class="poem">This is where his power is hidden.</p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.5" /> <A name="6"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Plague goes before him,</p><p class="poem">and pestilence follows in his steps.</p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.6" /> <A name="7"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>He stands and shakes<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Habakkuk.3.6.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> the earth;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.6.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">he looks and startles the nations.</p><p class="poem">The age-old mountains break apart;</p><p class="poem">the ancient hills sink down.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.6.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem">His pathways are ancient.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.6.3"><span class="xrfAlphabet">c</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.7" /> <A name="8"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>I see the tents of Cushan<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Habakkuk.3.7.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> in distress;</p><p class="poem">the tent curtains of the land of Midian tremble.</p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.8" /> <A name="9"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Are you angry at the rivers, L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span>?</p><p class="poem">Is your wrath against the rivers?</p><p class="poem">Or is your fury against the sea</p><p class="poem">when you ride on your horses,</p><p class="poem">your victorious chariot?<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.8.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.9" /> <A name="10"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>You took the sheath from your bow;</p><p class="poem">the arrows are ready<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Habakkuk.3.9.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> to be used with an oath.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Habakkuk.3.9.2"><span class="fnAlphabet">B</span></a> <a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.9.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poemright"><span class="italic">Selah</span></p><p class="poem">You split the earth with rivers.</p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.10" /> <A name="11"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>The mountains see you and shudder;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.10.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">a downpour of water sweeps by.</p><p class="poem">The deep roars with its voice<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.10.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem">and lifts its waves<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Habakkuk.3.10.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> high.</p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.11" /> <A name="12"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Sun and moon stand still in their lofty residence,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.11.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">at the flash of your flying arrows,</p><p class="poem">at the brightness of your shining spear.</p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.12" /> <A name="13"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>You march across the earth with indignation;</p><p class="poem">you trample down the nations in wrath.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.12.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.13" /> <A name="14"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>You come out to save your people,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.13.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">to save your anointed.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Habakkuk.3.13.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a></p><p class="poem">You crush the leader of the house of the wicked</p><p class="poem">and strip him from foot<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Habakkuk.3.13.2"><span class="fnAlphabet">B</span></a> to neck.</p><p class="poemright"><span class="italic">Selah</span></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.14" /> <A name="15"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>You pierce his head</p><p class="poem">with his own spears;</p><p class="poem">his warriors storm out to scatter us,</p><p class="poem">gloating as if ready to secretly devour the weak.</p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.15" /> <A name="16"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>You tread the sea with your horses,</p><p class="poem">stirring up the vast water.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.15.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><h3 class="head1">Habakkuk’s Confidence in God Expressed</h3><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.16" /> <A name="17"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>I heard, and I trembled within;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.16.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">my lips quivered at the sound.</p><p class="poem">Rottenness entered my bones;</p><p class="poem">I trembled where I stood.</p><p class="poem">Now I must quietly wait for the day of distress<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.16.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem">to come against the people invading us.</p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.17" /> <A name="18"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Though the fig tree does not bud</p><p class="poem">and there is no fruit on the vines,</p><p class="poem">though the olive crop fails</p><p class="poem">and the fields produce no food,</p><p class="poem">though the flocks disappear from the pen</p><p class="poem">and there are no herds in the stalls,</p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.18" /> <A name="19"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>yet I will celebrate in the L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span>;</p><p class="poem">I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.18.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Habakkuk.3.19" /> <span class="reftext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>The L<span class="smallcaps">ord</span> my Lord is my strength;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.19.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">he makes my feet like those of a deer<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.19.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem">and enables me to walk on mountain heights!<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Habakkuk.3.19.3"><span class="xrfAlphabet">c</span></a></p></blockquote><p class="noind">For the choir director: on<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Habakkuk.3.19.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> stringed instruments.</p><br /><section id="footnotes-Habakkuk.3" class="fnSection"><aside id="fn.Habakkuk.3.1.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.1">3:1</a></span> Perhaps a passionate song with rapid changes of rhythm, or a dirge</aside><aside id="fn.Habakkuk.3.6.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.6">3:6</a></span> Or <span class="italic">surveys</span></aside><aside id="fn.Habakkuk.3.7.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.7">3:7</a></span> = Midian</aside><aside id="fn.Habakkuk.3.9.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.9">3:9</a></span> Or <span class="italic">set</span></aside><aside id="fn.Habakkuk.3.9.2"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.9">3:9</a></span> Hb obscure</aside><aside id="fn.Habakkuk.3.10.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.10">3:10</a></span> Lit <span class="italic">hands</span></aside><aside id="fn.Habakkuk.3.13.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.13">3:13</a></span> The Davidic king or the nation of Israel</aside><aside id="fn.Habakkuk.3.13.2"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.13">3:13</a></span> Lit <span class="italic">foundation</span></aside><aside id="fn.Habakkuk.3.19.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.19">3:19</a></span> Lit <span class="italic">on my</span></aside><br /><section id="cross-references-Habakkuk.3" class="xrfSection"><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.1.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.1">3:1</a></span> Ps 7 title</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.2.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.2">3:2</a></span> Ps 44:1; 64:9; 77:12; 90:16; 92:4; 111:3; 143:5</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.2.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.2">3:2</a></span> Is 60:10</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.3.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.3">3:3</a></span> Dt 33:2; Jdg 5:4–5</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.3.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.3">3:3</a></span> 1Ch 29:11; Jb 37:22; Ps 48:10; 72:19; 148:13; Is 42:10</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.6.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.6">3:6</a></span> Jb 9:6; Is 13:13; 24:19; Jl 2:10; 3:16; Hg 2:6,21; Heb 12:26</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.6.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.6">3:6</a></span> Mc 1:4; Zch 14:4</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.6.3"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.6">3:6</a></span> Jr 6:16; 18:15</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.8.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.8">3:8</a></span> Ps 68:17</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.9.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.9">3:9</a></span> Dt 32:40–43</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.10.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.10">3:10</a></span> Ps 77:16</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.10.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.10">3:10</a></span> Ex 19:18; Ps 77:16</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.11.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.11">3:11</a></span> Jos 10:12–13</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.12.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.12">3:12</a></span> Ps 60:12; 68:30; 108:13; Is 25:10; 63:3; Mc 1:3</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.13.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.13">3:13</a></span> Dt 33:29; Jdg 2:18; Ps 28:9; Jr 15:20; Ezk 37:23; Zch 8:7; 9:16; Mt 1:21</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.15.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.15">3:15</a></span> Ps 77:19</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.16.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.16">3:16</a></span> Dn 10:4–9; Rv 1:17</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.16.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.16">3:16</a></span> Is 37:3; Ob 12,14; Nah 1:7</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.18.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.18">3:18</a></span> 1Sm 2:1; 1Ch 16:35; Ps 9:14; 40:16; 73:25; Is 25:9; 61:10</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.19.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.19">3:19</a></span> 1Sm 30:6; 1Ch 16:11; Ps 18:1; 22:19; 28:7–8; 29:11; 105:4; 118:14; Is 12:2; 33:2; 45:24; 49:5; 51:9; Jr 16:19; Eph 6:10</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.19.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.19">3:19</a></span> Ps 18:33</aside><aside id="xrf.Habakkuk.3.19.3"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Habakkuk.3.19">3:19</a></span> 2Sm 22:34; Ps 18:33</aside><br /><section id="study-notes-Habakkuk.3" class="snSection"><br /></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The Christian Standard Bible. 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