10 The earth quakes before them;(A)
the sky shakes.
The sun and moon grow dark,(B)
and the stars cease their shining.(C)
11 The Lord raises His voice(D)
in the presence of His army.(E)
His camp is very large;
Those who carry out His command are powerful.(F)
Indeed, the Day of the Lord is terrible and dreadful(G)
who can endure it?(H)

God’s Call for Repentance

12 Even now—
this is the Lord’s declaration—
turn to Me with all your heart,(I)
with fasting, weeping, and mourning.(J)

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10 Before them the earth shakes,(A)
    the heavens tremble,(B)
the sun and moon are darkened,(C)
    and the stars no longer shine.(D)
11 The Lord(E) thunders(F)
    at the head of his army;(G)
his forces are beyond number,
    and mighty is the army that obeys his command.
The day of the Lord is great;(H)
    it is dreadful.
    Who can endure it?(I)

Rend Your Heart

12 “Even now,” declares the Lord,
    “return(J) to me with all your heart,(K)
    with fasting and weeping and mourning.”

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