Habacuque 3

17 Though the fig tree does not blossom

And there is no fruit on the vines,

Though the yield of the olive fails

And the fields produce no food,

Though the flock is cut off from the fold

And there are no cattle in the stalls,

18 Yet I will [choose to] rejoice in the Lord;

I will [choose to] shout in exultation in the [victorious] God of my salvation! [Rom 8:37]

19 The Lord God is my strength [my source of courage, my invincible army];

He has made my feet [steady and sure] like hinds’ feet

And makes me walk [forward with spiritual confidence] on my *3:19 The troubled times of life may actually be the "high places" of spiritual growth for the believer who remains stable when tested by God.high places [of challenge and responsibility].

For the choir director, on my stringed instruments.