Joel 2:11

Joel 2:11 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

11The Lord thunders

at the head of his army;

his forces are beyond number,

and mighty is the army that obeys his command.

The day of the Lord is great;

it is dreadful.

Who can endure it?

11The Lord utters His voice before His army;

His camp is indeed very great,

For mighty is one who carries out His word.

The day of the Lord is indeed great and very awesome,

And who can endure it?

11The Lord utters His voice before His army;

Surely His camp is very great,

For strong is he who carries out His word.

The day of the Lord is indeed great and very awesome,

And who can endure it?

11The Lord utters His voice before His army,

For His camp is very great,

Because strong and powerful is he who [obediently] carries out His word.

For the day of the Lord is indeed great and very terrible [causing dread];

Who can endure it? [Is 26:20, 21; 34:1-4, 8; Rev 6:16, 17]

11The Lord raises His voice

in the presence of His army.

Indeed, His camp is very large,

for mighty are those who obey His command.

For the Day of the Lord is great and very dreadful.

Who can endure it?

11The Lord thunders with his mighty voice

as he leads his army.

He has so many forces they can’t even be counted.

The army that obeys his commands is mighty.

The day of the Lord is great and terrifying.

Who can live through it?