Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never goes forth; for the wicked surround the righteous; therefore justice goes forth perverted.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Therefore - that is, because God seemed not to awaken to avenge His own cause, people convinced themselves they could continue sinning witho…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Habakkuk complains of the apparent triumph of wickedness among his countrymen.

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Prophet confirms here what I have already said and provides a reason for his zeal; he proves that he was not without reason led to such great p…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Therefore the law is slacked
Is not put into execution against offenders: the civil magistrates, whose office it is …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The servants of the Lord are deeply afflicted by seeing ungodliness and violence prevail, especially among those who profess the truth. No one hesi…

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