Charles Ellicott Commentary Habakkuk 1:13

"Thou that art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and that canst not look on perverseness, wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy peace when the wicked swalloweth up the man that is more righteous than he;" — Habakkuk 1:13 (ASV)

The prophet’s confidence is tempered, however, with anxious fear. Why does God not plainly show that He authorizes this visitation? The triumph of this godless invader appears to impugn God’s majesty.