13 So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster. 14 Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave a blessing behind Him— grain and drink offerings for the LORD your God. 15 Blow the ram’s horn in Zion, consecrate a fast, proclaim a sacred assembly.
Joel 2:13–15
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