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13         Rip the wickedness out of your hearts; don’t just tear your clothing.

Now return to the Eternal, your True God.
    You already know He is gracious and compassionate.
He does not anger easily and maintains faithful love.
    He is willing to relent and not harm you.
14 Who knows? Perhaps He will turn and relieve you of this threat,
    and leave behind some blessing as He goes—
Maybe enough grain and wine to offer
    to the Eternal, your True God?
15 Blow the trumpet in Zion; set apart a time for fasting;
    tell everyone to be still and stop working.

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13 Rend your heart(A)
    and not your garments.(B)
Return(C) to the Lord your God,
    for he is gracious and compassionate,(D)
slow to anger and abounding in love,(E)
    and he relents from sending calamity.(F)
14 Who knows? He may turn(G) and relent(H)
    and leave behind a blessing(I)
grain offerings and drink offerings(J)
    for the Lord your God.

15 Blow the trumpet(K) in Zion,(L)
    declare a holy fast,(M)
    call a sacred assembly.(N)

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