23. Children of Zion, rejoice and be gladin the Lord your God, because He gives you the autumn rainfor your vindication. He sends showers for you,both autumn and spring rain as before.
24. The threshing floors will be full of grain, and the vats will overflowwith new wine and olive oil.
25. I will repay you for the yearsthat the swarming locust ate, the young locust, the destroying locust,and the devouring locust —My great army that I sent against you.
26. You will have plenty to eat and be satisfied. You will praise the name of Yahweh your God, who has dealt wondrously with you. My people will never again be put to shame.
27. You will know that I am present in Israel and that I am Yahweh your God,and there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame.
28. After this I will pour out My Spirit on all humanity; then your sons and your daughters will prophesy,your old men will have dreams,and your young men will see visions.
29. I will even pour out My Spiriton the male and female slaves in those days.
30. I will display wondersin the heavens and on the earth: blood, fire, and columns of smoke.
31. The sun will be turned to darknessand the moon to blood before the great and awe-inspiring Day of the Lord comes.