1  Gather together, yes, gather,

O ^sshameless nation,

2  ^tbefore the decree takes effect¹

—before the day passes away ^ulike chaff—

^vbefore there comes upon you

the burning anger of the Lord,

before there comes upon you

the day of the anger of the Lord.

3  ^wSeek the Lord, ^xall you humble of the land,

who do his just commands;²

^yseek righteousness; seek humility;

^yperhaps ^zyou may be hidden

on the day of the anger of the Lord.