Holy Scripture

Habakkuk 3:1

A church father on this verse
“The prophet Habakkuk gives this title to his canticle: "A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet for ignorance." For he had spoken in a bold manner to the Lord and had said, "How long, O Lord, shall I cry, and you will not hear? Shall I cry to you 'suffering violence,' and you will not save? Why have you shown me iniquity and…”
Jerome, 5th c. — Against the Pelagians 1.39

Source: Septuagint

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1A prayer of the prophet Habakkuk, with a song.

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— Habakkuk 3:1 —

2O Lord, I have heard thy report, and was afraid: I considered thy works, and was amazed: Thou shalt be known between the two living creatures, Thou shalt be acknowledged when the years draw nigh; Thou shalt be manifested when the time is come; When my soul is troubled, thou wilt in wrath remember mercy.

3God shall come from Teman, And the Holy One from the dark shady Mount Paran. Pause.

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