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Habakkuk 2:1
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2 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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  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”].”
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Habakkuk 2:1
New International Version

2 I will stand at my watch(A)
    and station myself on the ramparts;(B)
I will look to see what he will say(C) to me,
    and what answer I am to give to this complaint.[a](D)

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  1. Habakkuk 2:1 Or and what to answer when I am rebuked
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