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14 Who knows? Maybe he will turn back to you
    and leave behind a blessing for you.
Grain and drink offerings belong to the Lord your God.

15 Blow the trumpet in Jerusalem;
    call for a day when everyone fasts.
    Tell everyone to stop work.
16 Bring the people together
    and make the meeting holy for the Lord.
Bring together the elders,
    as well as the children,
    and even babies that still feed at their mothers’ breasts.
The bridegroom should come from his room,
    the bride from her bedroom.

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14 Who knows? He may turn(A) and relent(B)
    and leave behind a blessing(C)
grain offerings and drink offerings(D)
    for the Lord your God.

15 Blow the trumpet(E) in Zion,(F)
    declare a holy fast,(G)
    call a sacred assembly.(H)
16 Gather the people,
    consecrate(I) the assembly;
bring together the elders,(J)
    gather the children,
    those nursing at the breast.
Let the bridegroom(K) leave his room
    and the bride her chamber.

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