Ezra 9:10

9:10 “And now what are we able to say after this, our God? For we have forsaken your commandments

Habakkuk 2:1

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 

Romans 3:5-6

3:5 But if our unrighteousness demonstrates ⁴  the righteousness of God, what shall we say? The God who inflicts wrath is not unrighteous, is he? ⁵  (I am speaking in human terms.) ⁶  3:6 Absolutely not! For otherwise how could God judge the world?

[2:1]  ¹ sn Habakkuk compares himself to a watchman stationed on the city wall who keeps his eyes open for approaching messengers or danger.

[2:1]  ² tn The word “know” is supplied in the translation for clarification.

[2:1]  ³ tn Heb “concerning my correction [or, “reproof”].”

[3:5]  ⁴ tn Or “shows clearly.”

[3:5]  ⁵ tn Grk “That God is not unjust to inflict wrath, is he?”

[3:5]  ⁶ sn The same expression occurs in Gal 3:15, and similar phrases in Rom 6:19 and 1 Cor 9:8.