Outline of Habakkuk I. The prophet's dialogue with the Lord 1:1-2:20 A. The first cycle 1:1-11 1. The prophet's question 1:1-4 2. The Lord's response 1:5-11 B. The second cycle 1:12-2:20 1. The prophet's question 1:12-17 2. The Lord's response 2:1-20 II. The prophet's deference to the Lord 3:1-19 A. His prayer to God 3:1-2 B. His praise of God 3:3-15 C. His trust in God 3:16-19