Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
and station myself on the lookout tower.
I will watch to see what He will say to me
and what I should
New American Standard Bible
And station myself on the rampart;
And I will
And how I may reply
King James Version
I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.
International Standard Version
"I will stand at my guard post and station myself on a tower. I will wait and see what the LORD will say about me and what I will answer when he reprimands me."
A Conservative Version
I will stand upon my watch, and set myself upon the tower, and will look forth to see what he will speak with me, and what I shall answer concerning my complaint.
American Standard Version
I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will look forth to see what he will speak with me, and what I shall answer concerning my complaint.
Amplified
And station myself on the tower;
And I will keep watch to see what He will say to me,
And what answer I will give [as His spokesman] when I am reproved.
Bible in Basic English
I will take my position and be on watch, placing myself on my tower, looking out to see what he will say to me, and what answer he will give to my protest.
Darby Translation
I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will look forth to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer as to my reproof.
Julia Smith Translation
I will stand upon my watch, and be set me upon the fortress, and I will watch to see what he will speak in me, and what I shall turn back upon my reproof.
King James 2000
I will stand upon my watch, and set myself upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I will stand at my post, and station myself on [the] rampart. And I will keep watch to see what he will say to me, and what he will answer concerning my complaint.
Modern King James verseion
I will stand on my watch and set myself on the tower, and will watch to see what He will say to me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I stood upon my watch, and set me upon my bulwark, to look and see what he would say unto me, and what answer I should give him that reproveth me.
NET Bible
I will stand at my watch post; I will remain stationed on the city wall. I will keep watching, so I can see what he says to me and can know how I should answer when he counters my argument.
New Heart English Bible
I will stand at my watch, and set myself on the ramparts, and will look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my complaint.
The Emphasized Bible
Upon my watch-tower, will I stand, and will station myself upon the bulwark, - so will I keep outlook, to see - what he will speak with me, and what I shall reply, when I am reproved.
Webster
I will stand upon my watch, and seat myself upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say to me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.
World English Bible
I will stand at my watch, and set myself on the ramparts, and will look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my complaint.
Youngs Literal Translation
On my charge I stand, and I station myself on a bulwark, and I watch to see what He doth speak against me, and what I do reply to my reproof.
Interlinear
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Ra'ah
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Habakkuk 2:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Righteous Will Live By Faith
1
and station myself on the lookout tower.
I will watch to see what He will say to me
and what I should
clearly inscribe it on tablets
so one may easily read it.
Cross References
Psalm 85:8
surely the Lord will declare peace
to His people, His godly ones,
and not let them go back to foolish ways.
Isaiah 21:8
“Lord, I stand on the watchtower all day,
and I stay at my post all night.
2 Samuel 18:24
David was sitting between the two gates
2 Kings 9:17
Now the watchman
Joram responded, “Choose a rider and send him to meet them and have him ask, ‘Do you come in peace?’”
2 Kings 17:9
The Israelites secretly did what was not right
Job 23:5-7
and understand what He would say to me.
Job 31:35
Here is my signature; let the Almighty answer me.
Let my Opponent compose His indictment.
Job 31:37
I would approach Him like a prince.
Psalm 5:3
at daybreak I plead my case to You
Psalm 73:16-17
it seemed hopeless
Isaiah 21:5
Eat and drink!
Rise up, you princes, and oil the shields!
Isaiah 21:11-12
An oracle
“Watchman, what is left of the night?
Watchman, what is left of the night?”
Isaiah 62:6
I have appointed watchmen on your walls;
they will never be silent, day or night.
There is no rest for you,
who remind the Lord.
Jeremiah 12:1
even if I bring a case against You.
Yet, I wish to contend with You:
Why does the way of the wicked prosper?
Why do all the treacherous live at ease?
Habakkuk 1:12-17
My Holy One,
Lord, You appointed them to execute judgment;
my Rock,
2 Corinthians 13:3
since you seek proof of Christ speaking in me.
Galatians 1:16
to reveal His Son