Joel 2:11-13

New Catholic Bible

¹¹ The Lord’s voice thunders
    at the head of his army.
Mighty and numerous are his forces,
    and they enforce his orders.
Great is the day of the Lord
    and exceedingly terrible;
    who can endure it?

¹² Yet even now, says the Lord,
    return to me with all your heart,
with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.
¹³ Rend your hearts and not your garments,
    and turn back to the Lord, your God.
For he is gracious and merciful,
    slow to anger, rich in kindness,
    and always prepared to relent from punishing.