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10 At their advance the earth quakes,
and the sky shakes,
the sun and moon turn black,
and the stars stop shining.
11 Adonai shouts orders to his forces —
his army is immense, mighty,
and it does what he says.
For great is the Day of Adonai, fearsome,
terrifying! Who can endure it?

12 “Yet even now,” says Adonai,
“turn to me with all your heart,
with fasting, weeping and lamenting.”

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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)

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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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