15. Blow the ram’s horn in Zion.Schedule a time to fast.Call for an assembly.
16. Gather the people.Prepare them for a holy meeting.Assemble the leaders.Gather the children, even the nursing infants.Grooms leave their rooms.Brides leave their chambers.
17. The priests who serve the Lord crybetween the altar and the entrance to the temple.They say,“Spare your people, O Lord.Don’t let the people who belong to you become a disgrace.Don’t let the nations ridicule them.Why should people ask, ‘Where is their God?’ ”
18. Then the Lord became concerned about his land,and he had pity on his people.
19. The Lord said to his people,“I am going to send grain, new wine, and olive oil to you.You will be satisfied with them.I will no longer make you a disgrace among the nations.
20. “I will keep the northern ⌊army⌋ far from you,and I will force it into a dry and barren land.The soldiers in front will be forced into the eastern sea.The soldiers in back will be forced into the western sea.A foul odor will rise from the dead bodies.They will stink.”He has done great things!
21. Land, do not be afraid.Be glad and rejoice.The Lord has done great things!
22. Wild animals, do not be afraid.The pastures in the wilderness have turned green.The trees have produced their fruit.There are plenty of figs and grapes.