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Habakkuk 3
Habakkuk’s Vision of the Divine Warrior 1 This is a prayer of Habakkuk the prophet:2 Lord, I have heard the report of what you did;I am awed, Lord, by what you accomplished.In our time repeat those …
Habakkuk 2
1 I will stand at my watch post;I will remain stationed on the city wall.I will keep watching, so I can see what he says to meand can know how I should answerwhen he counters my argument. The Lord …
Habakkuk 1
Habakkuk Complains to the Lord 1 The following is the message which God revealed to Habakkuk the prophet:2 How long, Lord, must I cry for help?But you do not listen!I call out to you, …
Nahum 3
Reason for Judgement: Sins of Nineveh 1 Woe to the city guilty of bloodshed!She is full of lies;she is filled with plunder;she has hoarded her spoil! Portrayal of the Destruction of Nineveh 2 …
Nahum 2
Proclamation of the Destruction of Nineveh 1 The watchmen of Nineveh shout:“An enemy who will scatter you is marching out to attack you!”“Guard the rampart!Watch the road!Prepare yourselves for …
Nahum 1
Introduction 1 The oracle against Nineveh;the book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite: God Takes Vengeance against His Enemies 2 The Lord is a zealous and avenging God;the Lord is avenging …
Micah 7
Micah Laments Judah’s Sin 1 I am depressed!Indeed, it is as if the summer fruit has been gathered,and the grapes have been harvested.There is no grape cluster to eat,no fresh figs that I crave so …
Micah 6
The Lord Demands Justice, not Ritual 1 Listen to what the Lord says:“Get up! Defend yourself before the mountains!Present your case before the hills!”2 Hear the Lord’s accusation, you mountains,you …
Micah 5
1 But now slash yourself, daughter surrounded by soldiers!We are besieged!With a sceptre they strike Israel’s ruleron the side of his face. A King Will Come and a Remnant Will Prosper 2 As for …
Micah 4
Better Days Ahead for Jerusalem 1 In the future the Lord’s Temple Mount will be the most important mountain of all;it will be more prominent than other hills.People will stream to it.2 Many nations …
Micah 3
God Will Judge Judah’s Sinful Leaders 1 I said,“Listen, you leaders of Jacob,you rulers of the nation of Israel!You ought to know what is just,2 yet you hate what is good,and love what is evil.You …