Joel 2:11-13

International Standard Version

¹¹ The Lord will shout in the presence of his forces,
    because his encampment is very great;
for powerful is he who carries out his message.
    Truly the Day of the Lord is great, and very terrifying.
        Who will be able to survive^[a] it?”

¹² “Yet even now,” declares the Lord,
    “Turn back to me with your whole heart,
        with fasting, tears, and mourning.
¹³ Tear your hearts, not your garments;^[b]
    and turn back to the Lord your God.
For he is gracious and compassionate,
    slow to become angry,
overflowing in gracious love,
    and grieves about this evil.