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Joel 3:1-5 Good News Bible (GNB)

1. The Lord says,“At that time I will restorethe prosperity of Judah and Jerusalem.

2. I will gather all the nationsand bring them to the Valley of Judgement.There I will judge themfor all they have done to my people.They have scattered the Israelites in foreign countriesand divided up Israel, my land.

3. They threw dice to decidewho would get the captives.They sold boys and girls into slaveryto pay for prostitutes and wine.

4. “What are you trying to do to me, Tyre, Sidon, and all the regions of Philistia? Are you trying to pay me back for something? If you are, I will quickly pay you back!

5. You have taken my silver and gold and carried my rich treasures into your temples.