Habakkuk 1

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1The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see.

2O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! cry out unto thee violence, and thou wilt not save!

3Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and cause to behold grievance? for spoiling and violence before me: and there are raise up strife and contention.

4Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth.

5Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for will work a work in your days, ye will not believe, though it be told .

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