Joel 2:12

Joel 2:12 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

12“Even now,” declares the Lord,

“return to me with all your heart,

with fasting and weeping and mourning.”

12“Yet even now,” declares the Lord,

“Return to Me with all your heart,

And with fasting, weeping, and mourning;

12“Yet even now,” declares the Lord,

“Return to Me with all your heart,

And with fasting, weeping and mourning;

12“Even now,” says the Lord,

“Turn and come to Me with all your heart [in genuine repentance],

With fasting and weeping and mourning [until every barrier is removed and the broken fellowship is restored];

12“Yet even now,”

declares the Lord,

“return to Me with all your heart,

with fasting, weeping, and mourning.”

12The Lord announces to his people,

“Return to me with all your heart.

There is still time.

Do not eat any food.

Weep and mourn.”