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I will stand at my watch post;

I will remain stationed on the city wall.[a]
I will keep watching so I can see what he says to me
and can know[b] how I should answer
when he counters my argument.[c]

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Footnotes

  1. Habakkuk 2:1 sn Habakkuk compares himself to a watchman stationed on the city wall who keeps his eyes open for approaching messengers or danger.
  2. Habakkuk 2:1 tn The word “know” is supplied in the translation for clarification.
  3. Habakkuk 2:1 tn Heb “concerning my correction [or, “reproof”].”