5 It is like the noise of chariotsrumbling over the tops of the mountains,like the noise of a roaring fireburning dry stalks.They are like a powerful army lined up for battle.
6 When they see them, nations shake with fear,and everyone’s face becomes pale.
7 They charge like soldiers;they climb over the wall like warriors.They all march straight aheadand do not move off their path.
8 They do not run into each other,because each walks in line.They break through all efforts to stop themand keep coming.
9 They run into the city.They run at the walland climb into the houses,entering through windows like thieves.
10 Before them, earth and sky shake.The sun and the moon become dark,and the stars stop shining.
11 The Lord shouts out ordersto his army.His army is very large!Those who obey him are very strong!The Lord’s day of judgingis an overwhelming and terrible day.No one can stand up against it!