Habakkuk 1:12

Habakkuk 1:12 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

12 Lord, are you not from everlasting?

My God, my Holy One, you1:12 An ancient Hebrew scribal tradition; Masoretic Text we will never die.

You, Lord, have appointed them to execute judgment;

you, my Rock, have ordained them to punish.

12¶Are You not from time everlasting,

Lord, my God, my Holy One?

We will not die.

You, Lord, have appointed them to deliver judgment;

And You, O Rock, have destined them to punish.

12Are You not from everlasting,

O Lord, my God, my Holy One?

We will not die.

You, O Lord, have appointed them to judge;

And You, O Rock, have established them to correct.

12¶Are You not from everlasting,

O Lord, my God, My Holy One?

We will not die.

O Lord, You have appointed the Chaldeans [who rule in Babylon] to execute [Your] judgment,

And You, O Rock, have established them to correct and chastise. [Deut 32:4]

12Are You not from everlasting,

O Lord, my God, my Holy One?

We will not die.

O Lord, You have appointed them

to execute judgment;

O Rock, You have established them

for correction.

12 Lord, haven’t you existed forever?

You are my holy God.

You will never die.

Lord, you have appointed the Babylonians

to punish your people.

My Rock, you have chosen them to judge us.