Habakkuk
“Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.”
Habakkuk 3:18
Habakkuk 3:18 (KJV) speaks to joy, trust, and delighting in God — words set in Habakkuk, a prophet's honest dialogue with God. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
Psalms 37:4“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”
John 15:11“Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.”
Psalms 16:9“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
Psalms 16:11“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.”
Psalms 68:3“I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.”
Psalms 9:2
Common questions
What does Habakkuk 3:18 mean?
In the King James Version, Habakkuk 3:18 reads: "Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation." The verse speaks to joy, trust, and delighting in God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Habakkuk 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Habakkuk 3:18 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation." is Habakkuk 3:18 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Habakkuk chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to Habakkuk 3:18?
Verses that sit beside Habakkuk 3:18 include Psalms 37:4, John 15:11, and Psalms 16:9. Reading them alongside Habakkuk 3:18 deepens the theme of joy.
How can I pray with Habakkuk 3:18?
Read Habakkuk 3:18 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.