6. When people see them, they tremble with fear. All of their faces turn pale.
7. The locusts charge ahead like warriors. They climb over walls like soldiers. All of them march in line. They don't turn to the right or the left.
8. They don't bump into one another. Each of them marches straight ahead. They charge through everything that tries to stop them. But they still stay in line.
9. They attack a city. They run along its wall. They climb into houses. They enter through windows like robbers.
10. As they march forward, the earth shakes. The sky trembles as they approach. The sun and moon grow dark. And the stars stop shining.
11. The Lord thunders with his mighty voice as he leads his army. He has so many forces they can't even be counted. Those who obey his commands are great in number. The day of the Lord is great and terrifying. Who can live through it?
12. The Lord announces to his people, "Return to me with all your heart. There is still time. Do not eat any food. Sob and cry."
13. Don't just tear your clothes to show how sad you are. Let your hearts be broken. Return to the Lord your God. He is gracious. He is tender and kind. He is slow to get angry. He is full of love. He takes pity on you. He won't destroy you.
14. Who knows? He might turn toward you and have pity on you. He might even give you his blessing. Then you can bring grain offerings and drink offerings to the Lord your God.