12 "Yet even now," the
"return to me with all your heart -
with fasting, weeping, and mourning.
Tear your hearts,
not just your garments!"
for he is merciful and compassionate,
slow to anger and boundless in loyal love - often relenting from calamitous punishment.
Perhaps he will be compassionate and grant a reprieve,
and leave blessing in his wake -
a meal offering and a drink offering for you to offer to the
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