¹⁹ to those who say, “Let God hurry;
    let him hasten^(A) his work
    so we may see it.
The plan of the Holy One^(B) of Israel—
    let it approach, let it come into view,
    so we may know it.”^(C)

¹⁵ Alas for that^(A) day!
    For the day of the Lord^(B) is near;
    it will come like destruction from the Almighty.^[a](C)

Let all who live in the land tremble,
    for the day of the Lord^(D) is coming.
It is close at hand^(E)—

¹¹ The Lord^(A) thunders^(B)
    at the head of his army;^(C)
his forces are beyond number,
    and mighty is the army that obeys his command.
The day of the Lord is great;^(D)
    it is dreadful.
    Who can endure it?^(E)