Habakkuk 1:2-5

Habakkuk 1:2-5

[2] O LORD,  how long shall I cry,  and thou wilt not hear!  even cry out  unto thee of violence,  and thou wilt not save!  [3] Why dost thou shew  me iniquity,  and cause me to behold  grievance?  for spoiling  and violence  are before me: and there are that raise up  strife  and contention.  [4] Therefore the law  is slacked,  and judgment  doth never  go forth:  for the wicked  doth compass  about the righteous;  therefore wrong  judgment  proceedeth.  [5] Behold  ye among the heathen,  and regard,  and wonder  for I will work  a work  in your days,  which ye will not believe,  though it be told