THE sorrow which stirs Habakkuk's heart is not a national but a great world-sorrow; and . . . the book suggests that the secret of patience in perplexity is an indomitable faith in the purpose of God and in the ultimate defeat of evil and triumph of good. . . .
Two great and permanent truths expressed by the prophet deserve special mention. (1) The universality of the divine government of the world. ... (2) The righteous shall live by his faithfulness. In other words, righteousness, fidelity, steadfastness constitute elements of permanency which endure forever.
— From "THE ABINGDON BIBLE COMMENTARY."
