11 Then shall his mind change, and he shall pass over, and offend, imputing this his power unto his god.

12 Art thou not from everlasting, O Lord my God, mine Holy One? we shall not die. O Lord, thou hast ordained them for judgment; and, O mighty God, thou hast established them for correction.

13 Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?

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11 Then his [a]mind changes, and he transgresses;
He commits offense,
(A)Ascribing this power to his god.”

The Prophet’s Second Question

12 Are You not (B)from everlasting,
O Lord my God, my Holy One?
We shall not die.
O Lord, (C)You have appointed them for judgment;
O Rock, You have marked them for (D)correction.
13 You are of purer eyes than to behold evil,
And cannot look on wickedness.
Why do You look on those who deal treacherously,
And hold Your tongue when the wicked devours
A person more righteous than he?

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Footnotes

  1. Habakkuk 1:11 Lit. spirit or wind