Holy Scripture

Habakkuk 1:13

A church father on this verse
“"For the Lord does not desire to look upon wrongs, for he, the almighty one, observes all those who perform lawless deeds, and he will save me; and do you plead before him, if you can praise him, as it is possible even now." Not only did the Lord not countenance wrongs, but he did not even wish to see them, as another…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 35

Source: Septuagint

Original

13His eye is too pure to behold evil doings, and to look upon grievous afflictions: wherefore dost thou look upon despisers? wilt thou be silent when the ungodly swallows up the just?

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In context

11Then shall he change his spirit, and he shall pass through, and make an atonement, saying, This strength belongs to my god.

12Art not thou from the beginning, O Lord God, my Holy One? and surely we shall not die. O Lord, thou hast established it for judgment, and he has formed me to chasten with his correction.

— Habakkuk 1:13 —

14And wilt thou make men as the fish of the sea, and as the reptiles which have no guide?

15He has brought up destruction with a hook, and drawn one with a casting net, and caught another in his drags: therefore shall his heart rejoice and be glad.

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