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11 The Lord calls out orders loudly
    as he leads his army.
That army obeys his commands.
    It is very large and powerful.
The Lord’s day of judging
    is an overwhelming and terrible day.
    No one can stand up against it.

Change Your Hearts

12 The Lord says, “Now, come back to me with all your heart.
    Go without food, and cry and be sad.”

13 Tearing your clothes is not enough to show you are sad.
    Let your heart be broken.
Come back to the Lord your God.
    He is kind and shows mercy.
He doesn’t become angry quickly.
    He has great love.
    He would rather forgive than punish.

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11 The Lord(A) thunders(B)
    at the head of his army;(C)
his forces are beyond number,
    and mighty is the army that obeys his command.
The day of the Lord is great;(D)
    it is dreadful.
    Who can endure it?(E)

Rend Your Heart

12 “Even now,” declares the Lord,
    “return(F) to me with all your heart,(G)
    with fasting and weeping and mourning.”

13 Rend your heart(H)
    and not your garments.(I)
Return(J) to the Lord your God,
    for he is gracious and compassionate,(K)
slow to anger and abounding in love,(L)
    and he relents from sending calamity.(M)

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