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Berean Standard Bible

“So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster.”

Joel 2:13

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The book of Joel is difficult to date, but it describes a devastating locust plague as a warning of the coming day of the Lord. In chapter 2, God calls his people to return to him with fasting, weeping and mourning.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster.

World English Bible (WEB)

Tear your heart, and not your garments, and turn to Yahweh, your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, and relents from sending calamity.

King James Version (KJV)

And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto Jehovah your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness, and repenteth him of the evil.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Let your hearts be broken, and not your clothing, and come back to the Lord your God: for he is full of grace and pity, slow to be angry and great in mercy, ready to be turned from his purpose of punishment.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y lacerad vuestro corazón, y no vuestros vestidos; y convertíos á Jehová vuestro Dios; porque misericordioso es y clemente, tardo para la ira, y grande en misericordia, y que se arrepiente del castigo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No finjan arrepentimiento rasgándose la ropa, sino vuélvanse al Señor su Dios con un corazón lleno de arrepentimiento sincero. Porque él es un Dios amoroso y bueno, que no se enoja fácilmente. Él los ama mucho y le duele castigarlos.

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