Hab 2:1 | NET2full | STEP | 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 .

Habakkuk 2:1

1 I will stand at my watch post;
I will remain stationed on the city wall. ^{▼▼sn Habakkuk compares himself to a watchman stationed on the city wall who keeps his eyes open for approaching messengers or danger.}
I will keep watching so I can see what he says to me
and can know ^{▼▼tn The word “know” is supplied in the translation for clarification.} how I should answer
when he counters my argument. ^{▼▼tn Heb “concerning my correction [or, “reproof”].”}