Habakkuk 1:2-4

English Standard Version

² O Lord, ^(A)how long shall I cry for help,
    and you will not hear?
Or cry to you ^(B)“Violence!”
    and you will not save?
^3 (C)Why do you make me see iniquity,
    and why do you idly look at wrong?
Destruction ^(D)and violence are before me;
    strife and contention arise.
^4 (E)So the law is paralyzed,
    and justice never goes forth.
^(F)For the wicked surround the righteous;
    so justice goes forth perverted.