Habakkuk 1:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Look and be amazed at what's happening among the nations! Even if you were told, you would never believe what's taking place now.

Cross References

Isaiah 29:14

So once again I will do things that shock and amaze them, and I will destroy the wisdom of those who claim to know and understand.”

Isaiah 29:9

Be shocked and stunned, you prophets! Refuse to see. Get drunk and stagger, but not from wine.

Jeremiah 18:18

Some of the people said, “Let's get rid of Jeremiah! We will always have priests to teach us God's laws, as well as wise people to give us advice, and prophets to speak the LORD's messages. So, instead of listening to Jeremiah any longer, let's accuse him of a crime.”

Lamentations 4:12

Not a king on this earth or the people of any nation believed enemies could break through her gates.

Daniel 9:12

You warned us and our leaders that Jerusalem would suffer the worst disaster in human history, and you did exactly as you had threatened.

Habakkuk 3:2

I know your reputation, LORD, and I am amazed at what you have done. Please turn from your anger and be merciful; do for us what you did for our ancestors.

Zephaniah 1:2

I, the LORD, now promise to destroy everything on this earth—

Deuteronomy 4:27

Only a few of you will survive, and the LORD will force you to leave the land and will scatter you among the nations.