17 Let the priests, who minister(A) before the Lord,
    weep(B) between the portico and the altar.(C)
Let them say, “Spare your people, Lord.
    Do not make your inheritance an object of scorn,(D)
    a byword(E) among the nations.
Why should they say among the peoples,
    ‘Where is their God?(F)’”

The Lord’s Answer

18 Then the Lord was jealous(G) for his land
    and took pity(H) on his people.

19 The Lord replied[a] to them:

“I am sending you grain, new wine(I) and olive oil,(J)
    enough to satisfy you fully;(K)
never again will I make you
    an object of scorn(L) to the nations.

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Footnotes

  1. Joel 2:19 Or Lord will be jealous … / and take pity … / 19 The Lord will reply

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