Joel 2

for it is close at hand:

even to the years of many generations.

Yes, and no one has escaped them.

and they run as horsemen.

like a strong people set in battle array.

All faces have grown pale.

They each march in his line, and they don’t swerve off course.

and don’t break ranks.

They enter in at the windows like thieves.

and the stars withdraw their shining.

and who can endure it?

and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning.”

and relents from sending calamity.

even a meal offering and a drink offering to Yahweh, your God.

Call a solemn assembly.

and the bride out of her room.

‘Where is their God?’ ”

And had pity on his people.

and I will no more make you a reproach among the nations.

Surely he has done great things.

Be glad and rejoice, for Yahweh has done great things.

The fig tree and the vine yield their strength.

as before.

and the vats will overflow with new wine and oil.

my great army, which I sent among you.

and my people will never again be disappointed.

Your young men will see visions.

I will pour out my Spirit.

blood, fire, and pillars of smoke.

before the great and terrible day of Yahweh comes.

and among the remnant, those whom Yahweh calls.