3. I’ve commanded my holy ones.I’ve called my mighty men to carry out my anger.They find joy in my triumphs.
4. Listen to the noise on the mountains.It is like the sound of a large army.It is the sound of kingdoms and nations gathering together.The Lord of Armies is assembling his army for battle.
5. His army is coming from a distant land,from the ends of heaven.The Lord is coming with the weapons of his furyto destroy the whole world.
6. Cry loudly, for the day of the Lord is near.It will come like destruction from the Almighty.
7. That is why every hand will hang limp,and everyone’s courage will fail.
8. They’ll be terrified.Pain and anguish will seize them.They’ll writhe like a woman giving birth to a child.They’ll look at one another in astonishment.Their faces will be burning red.
9. The day of the Lord is going to come.It will be a cruel day with fury and fierce anger.He will make the earth desolate.He will destroy its sinners.