8. They do not push each other;each man proceeds on his own path.They dodge the arrows, never stopping.
9. They storm the city;they run on the wall;they climb into the houses; they enter through the windows like thieves.
10. The earth quakes before them; the sky shakes.The sun and moon grow dark, and the stars cease their shining.
11. The Lord raises His voice in the presence of His army. His camp is very large;Those who carry out His command are powerful. Indeed, the Day of the Lord is terrible and dreadful —who can endure it?
12. Even now —this is the Lord’s declaration —turn to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.
13. Tear your hearts, not just your clothes, and return to the Lord your God.For He is gracious and compassionate,slow to anger, rich in faithful love,and He relents from sending disaster.
14. Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave a blessing behind Him, so you can offer grain and wineto the Lord your God.
15. Blow the horn in Zion! Announce a sacred fast; proclaim an assembly.
16. Gather the people;sanctify the congregation; assemble the aged; gather the children,even those nursing at the breast.Let the groom leave his bedroom, and the bride her honeymoon chamber.