7. They run like mighty warriors, they scale the wall like men of war; each goes on its own way, and they do not swerve from their paths.
8. They do not jostle one another; each goes on its own trail; and through the falling weapons, they are not halted.
9. In the city they rush forth; on the walls they run. Into the houses they climb up; through the windows they enter like a thief.
10. Before them the earth quakes; the heavens tremble; the sun and the moon grow dark, and the stars have withheld their splendor
11. And Yahweh utters his voice before his army, because his encampment is very large; strong is the one who carries out his decree, for great is the day of Yahweh and exceedingly fearful. Who can endure it?
12. “And even now,” declares Yahweh, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, and weeping, and wailing.”
13. Rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to Yahweh your God, because he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and great in loyal love, and relenting from harm.
14. Who knows whether he will turn and relent, and leave a blessing behind him, an offering and a libation, for Yahweh your God?