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