Habakkuk 2:1

I will stand at my watch post; I will remain stationed on the city wall. ¹  I will keep watching, so I can see what he says to me and can know ²  how I should answer when he counters my argument. ³ 

2Sa 18:24; 2Ki 9:17; 2Ki 17:9; Job 23:5-7; Job 31:35,37; Ps 73:16,17; Ps 85:8; Isa 21:5; Isa 21:8,11,12; Isa 62:6; Jer 12:1; Hab 1:12-17; 2Co 13:3; Ga 1:16

¹ sn Habakkuk compares himself to a watchman stationed on the city wall who keeps his eyes open for approaching messengers or danger.

² tn The word “know” is supplied in the translation for clarification.

³ tn Heb “concerning my correction [or, “reproof”].”