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They rush upon the city;
    they run upon the walls.
They climb into the houses;
    they enter through the windows like thieves.
10 The earth quakes before them;
    the heavens shake.
The sun and the moon are darkened;
    the stars have stopped shining,
11     because the Lord utters his voice
        at the head of his army.
How numerous are his troops!
    Mighty are those who obey his word.
The day of the Lord is great;
    it stirs up great fear—who can endure it?

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They rush upon the city;
    they run along the wall.
They climb into the houses;(A)
    like thieves they enter through the windows.(B)

10 Before them the earth shakes,(C)
    the heavens tremble,(D)
the sun and moon are darkened,(E)
    and the stars no longer shine.(F)
11 The Lord(G) thunders(H)
    at the head of his army;(I)
his forces are beyond number,
    and mighty is the army that obeys his command.
The day of the Lord is great;(J)
    it is dreadful.
    Who can endure it?(K)

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