Joel 2:11-13

New Century Version

¹¹The Lord shouts out orders
    to his army.
His army is very large!
    Those who obey him are very strong!
The Lord’s day of judging
    is an overwhelming and terrible day.
    No one can stand up against it!

Change Your Hearts

¹²The Lord says, “Even now, come back to me with all your heart.
Fast, cry, and be sad.”

¹³Tearing your clothes is not enough to show you are sad;
    let your heart be broken.
Come back to the Lord your God,
    because he is kind and shows mercy.
He doesn’t become angry quickly,
    and he has great love.
    He can change his mind about doing harm.