- The word of the Lord came to Joel saying, Hear this, old men—tell your children the gleanings of the locust are eaten by the caterpillar. Your land is laid waste: fig & fruit trees withered, pastures destroyed, meat & drink offerings gone. The day of the Lord is at hand! #Joel1
- The day of the Lord comes: A fire and advancing army devour the land. They say among the people, Where is their God? I will pity my trembling people & send you corn, wine & oil. I will restore to you the years the locust has eaten. I will pour out my spirit on your flesh. #Joel2
- I will gather all nations to the valley of Jehoshaphat & try them for scattering my people, trading boys for a harlot & selling girls for wine. Prepare for war! Beat your plowshares into swords & your pruning hooks into spears. Swing the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. #Joel3