Joel 1:17-19

New Century Version

¹⁷ Though we planted fig seeds,
    they lie dry and dead in the dirt.
The barns are empty and falling down.
    The storerooms for grain have been broken down,
    because the grain has dried up.
¹⁸ The animals are groaning!
    The herds of cattle wander around confused,
because they have no grass to eat;
    even the flocks of sheep suffer.
¹⁹ Lord, I am calling to you for help,
    because fire has burned up the open pastures,
    and flames have burned all the trees in the field.