Hab 2:1 | NETfull | 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. ^{▼▼ 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 ^{▼▼ The word “know” is supplied in the translation for clarification.} how I should answer
when he counters my argument. ^{▼▼ Heb “concerning my correction [or, “reproof”].”}