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11 Yahweh shouts out orders to his army.
    His forces are very large.
        The troops that carry out his commands are mighty.
    The day of Yahweh is extremely terrifying.
    Who can endure it?

The Lord Invites the People to Return to Him

12 “But even now,” declares Yahweh,
    “return to me with all your heart—
        with fasting, crying, and mourning.”

13 Tear your hearts, not your clothes.
    Return to Yahweh your Elohim.
        He is merciful and compassionate,
            patient, and always ready to forgive
                and to change his plans about disaster.

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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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