Habakkuk 3:9

Habakkuk 3:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9You uncovered your bow,

you called for many arrows.

You split the earth with rivers;

9You removed Your bow from its holder,

The arrows of Your word were 3:9 Lit oathssworn. Selah

You divided the earth with rivers.

9Your bow was made bare,

The rods of chastisement were sworn. Selah.

You cleaved the earth with rivers.

9Your bow was made bare;

The rods of chastisement were sworn. Selah (pause, calmly think of that).

You split the earth with rivers [bringing waters to dry places]. [Ex 17:6; Num 20:11]

9You brandished Your bow;

You called for many arrows.

Selah

You split the earth with rivers.

9You got your bow ready to use.

You asked for many arrows.

You broke up the surface

of the earth with rivers.