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12 Eternal One: Even now, turn back your heart and rededicate yourselves to Me;
    Show Me your repentance by fasting, weeping, and mourning.
13         Rip the wickedness out of your hearts; don’t just tear your clothing.

Now return to the Eternal, your True God.
    You already know He is gracious and compassionate.
He does not anger easily and maintains faithful love.
    He is willing to relent and not harm you.
14 Who knows? Perhaps He will turn and relieve you of this threat,
    and leave behind some blessing as He goes—
Maybe enough grain and wine to offer
    to the Eternal, your True God?

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Rend Your Heart

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

13 Rend your heart(C)
    and not your garments.(D)
Return(E) to the Lord your God,
    for he is gracious and compassionate,(F)
slow to anger and abounding in love,(G)
    and he relents from sending calamity.(H)
14 Who knows? He may turn(I) and relent(J)
    and leave behind a blessing(K)
grain offerings and drink offerings(L)
    for the Lord your God.

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