11 The Lord makes his voice heardx

in the presence of his army.y

His camp is very large;

those who carry out his command are powerful.z

Indeed, the day of the Lord is terrible and dreadfulaa—

who can endure it?ab

GOD’S CALL FOR REPENTANCE

12 Even now—

this is the Lord’s declaration—

turn to me with all your heart,ac

with fasting, weeping, and mourning.ad

13 Tear your hearts,ae

not just your clothes,af

and return to the Lord your God.

For he is gracious and compassionate,

slow to anger, abounding in faithful love,

and he relents from sending disaster.ag

14 Who knows? He may turn and relentah

and leave a blessing behind him,ai

so you can offer a grain offering and a drink offering

to the Lord your God.aj