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11 The Lord thunders with his mighty voice
    as he leads his army.
He has so many forces they can’t even be counted.
    The army that obeys his commands is mighty.
The day of the Lord is great and terrifying.
    Who can live through it?

Let Your Hearts Be Broken

12 The Lord announces to his people,

“Return to me with all your heart.
    There is still time.
Do not eat any food.
    Weep and mourn.”

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 won’t bring his judgment.
    He won’t destroy you.

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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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