Habakkuk
“The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.”
Habakkuk 3:19
Habakkuk 3:19 (KJV) speaks to strength, God's strength promise, and God's strength in weakness — words set in Habakkuk, a prophet's honest dialogue with God. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Philippians 4:13“It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.”
Psalms 18:32“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”
Psalms 73:26“Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;”
Colossians 1:11“Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:”
Isaiah 26:4“The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.”
Psalms 118:14
Common questions
What does Habakkuk 3:19 mean?
In the King James Version, Habakkuk 3:19 reads: "The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments." The verse speaks to strength, God's strength promise, and God's strength in weakness. 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 3:19 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments." is Habakkuk 3:19 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Habakkuk chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to Habakkuk 3:19?
Verses that sit beside Habakkuk 3:19 include Philippians 4:13, Psalms 18:32, and Psalms 73:26. Reading them alongside Habakkuk 3:19 deepens the theme of strength.
How can I pray with Habakkuk 3:19?
Read Habakkuk 3:19 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.