Habakkuk 2:1 “I will stand at my guard post and station myself on the ramparts. I wi…”

Habakkuk 2:1

I will stand at my guard post and station myself on the ramparts. I will watch to see what He will say to me, and how I should answer when corrected.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.

World English Bible

I will stand at my watch and set myself on the ramparts, and will look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my complaint.

American Standard Version

I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will look forth to see what he will speak with me, and what I shall answer concerning my complaint.

Geneva Bible 1599

I will stand vpon my watch, and set me vpon the towre, and wil looke and see what he would say vnto mee, and what I shall answere to him that rebuketh me.

Darby Translation

I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will look forth to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer as to my reproof.

Young's Literal Translation

On my charge I stand, and I station myself on a bulwark, and I watch to see what He doth speak against me, and what I do reply to my reproof.

Bible in Basic English

I will take my position and be on watch, placing myself on my tower, looking out to see what he will say to me, and what answer he will give to my protest.

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Cross references

“stand”

Isaiah 21:8 Psalm 73:16 Psalm 73:17 Isaiah 21:11 Isaiah 21:12

Isaiah 21:8 · BSB

Then the lookout shouted: “Day after day, my lord, I stand on the watchtower; night after night I stay at my post.

Psalm 73:16 · BSB

When I tried to understand all this, it was troublesome in my sight

Psalm 73:17 · BSB

until I entered God’s sanctuary; then I discerned their end.

Isaiah 21:11 · BSB

This is the burden against Dumah: One calls to me from Seir, “Watchman, what is left of the night? Watchman, what is left of the night?”

Isaiah 21:12 · BSB

The watchman replies, “Morning has come, but also the night. If you would inquire, then inquire. Come back yet again.”

“tower”

Isaiah 62:6 2 Samuel 18:24 2 Kings 9:17 2 Kings 17:9 Isaiah 21:5

Isaiah 62:6 · BSB

On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves,

2 Samuel 18:24 · BSB

Now David was sitting between the two gates when the watchman went up to the roof of the gateway by the wall, looked out, and saw a man running alone.

2 Kings 9:17 · BSB

Now the watchman standing on the tower in Jezreel saw Jehu’s troops approaching, and he called out, “I see a company of troops!” “Choose a rider,” Joram commanded. “Send him out to meet them and ask, ‘Have you come in pe…

2 Kings 17:9 · BSB

The Israelites secretly did things against the LORD their God that were not right. From watchtower to fortified city, they built high places in all their cities.

Isaiah 21:5 · BSB

They prepare a table, they lay out a carpet, they eat, they drink! Rise up, O princes, oil the shields!

“and will”

Psalm 85:8 Habakkuk 1:12–17

Psalm 85:8 · BSB

I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly.

Habakkuk 1:12–17 · BSB

Are 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.

“unto me”

2 Corinthians 13:3 Galatians 1:16

2 Corinthians 13:3 · BSB

since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you but is powerful among you.

Galatians 1:16 · BSB

to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood,

“when I am reproved”

Jeremiah 12:1 Job 23:5–7 Job 31:37 Job 31:35

Jeremiah 12:1 · BSB

Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?

Job 23:5–7 · BSB

I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say.

Job 31:37 · BSB

I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)—

Job 31:35 · BSB

(Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment.

Also

Psalm 5:3

Psalm 5:3 · BSB

In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2Then the LORD answered me: “Write down this vision and clearly inscribe it on tablets, so that a herald may run with it.

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