5. They bound on the tops of the mountains.Their sound is like the sound of chariots, like the sound of fiery flames consuming stubble, like a mighty army deployed for war.
6. Nations writhe in horror before them; all faces turn pale.
7. They attack as warriors attack;they scale walls as men of war do.Each goes on his own path, and they do not change their course.
8. They do not push each other;each man proceeds on his own path.They dodge the arrows, never stopping.
9. They storm the city;they run on the wall;they climb into the houses; they enter through the windows like thieves.
10. The earth quakes before them; the sky shakes.The sun and moon grow dark, and the stars cease their shining.
11. The Lord raises His voice in the presence of His army. His camp is very large;Those who carry out His command are powerful. Indeed, the Day of the Lord is terrible and dreadful —who can endure it?
12. Even now —this is the Lord’s declaration —turn to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.
13. Tear your hearts, not just your clothes, and return to the Lord your God.For He is gracious and compassionate,slow to anger, rich in faithful love,and He relents from sending disaster.
14. Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave a blessing behind Him, so you can offer grain and wineto the Lord your God.
15. Blow the horn in Zion! Announce a sacred fast; proclaim an assembly.