Habakkuk 2:1

Conservative English Version

While standing guard on the watchtower, I waited for the LORD's answer, before explaining the reason for my complaint.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:24

Meanwhile, David was sitting between the inner and outer gates in the city wall. One of his soldiers was watching from the roof of the gate-tower. He saw a man running toward the town

2 Kings 17:9

Even worse, the Israelites tried to hide their sins from the LORD their God. They built their own local shrines everywhere in Israel--from small towns to large, walled cities.

2 Kings 9:17

When the guard in the watchtower at Jezreel saw Jehu and his men riding up, he shouted to the king, "I see a bunch of men coming this way." Joram ordered, "Send someone out to ask them if this is a friendly visit."

Job 31:35

Why doesn't God All-Powerful listen and answer? If God has something against me, let him speak up or put it in writing!

Job 31:37

And with my head held high, I would tell him everything I have ever done.

Psalm 5:3

Each morning you listen to my prayer, as I bring my requests to you and wait for your reply.

Psalm 85:8

I will listen to you, LORD God, because you promise peace to those who are faithful and no longer foolish.

Psalm 85:9

You are ready to rescue everyone who worships you, so that you will live with us in all of your glory.

Isaiah 21:5

In Babylon the high officials were having a feast. They were eating and drinking, when someone shouted, "Officers, take your places! Grab your shields."

Isaiah 21:6

The LORD said to me, "Send guards to find out what's going on.

Isaiah 21:8

Then a guard said, "I have stood day and night on this watchtower, Lord.

Isaiah 62:6

Jerusalem, on your walls I have stationed guards, whose duty it is to speak out day and night, without resting. They must remind the LORD

Jeremiah 12:1

Whenever I complain to you, LORD, you are always fair. But now I have questions about your justice. Why is life easy for sinners? Why are they successful?

Jeremiah 6:17

I also sent prophets to warn you of danger, but when they sounded the alarm, you paid no attention. *

Ezekiel 3:17

Ezekiel, son of man, I have appointed you to stand watch for the people of Israel. So listen to what I say, then warn them for me.

Ezekiel 33:7

Ezekiel, I have appointed you to stand watch for the people of Israel. So listen to what I say, then warn them for me.

Micah 7:7

But I trust the LORD God to save me, and I will wait for him to answer my prayer.

2 Corinthians 13:3

This should prove to you that I am speaking for Christ. When he corrects you, he won't be weak. He will be powerful!

Galatians 1:16

to show me his Son, so that I would announce his message to the Gentiles. I didn't talk this over with anyone.