1 Gather, gather yourselves together,O nation without shame!
2 Before you are driven away,like chaff that disappears;Before there comes upon youthe blazing anger of the Lord;Before there comes upon youthe day of the Lord’s anger.
3 Seek the Lord,all you humble of the land,who have observed his law;Seek justice,seek humility;Perhaps you will be shelteredon the day of the Lord’s anger.
4 For Gaza shall be forsaken,and Ashkelon shall be a waste,Ashdod they shall drive out at midday,and Ekron shall be uprooted.