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10 Before them the earth quakes,
    the heavens shake;
the sun and moon darken,
    and the stars withdraw their radiance.
11 The Lord has sounded His voice
    before His army,
for His camp is exceedingly great;
    mighty is the one who accomplishes His word.
For great is the day of the Lord,
    and very awe-inspiring.
    Who can endure it?

Return to the Lord

12 Yet even now, declares the Lord,
    return to Me with all your heart,
    and with fasting and with weeping and with mourning.

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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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