Joel 2:17-19

Good News Translation

^17 (A)The priests, serving the Lord
    between the altar and the entrance of the Temple,
must weep and pray:
    “Have pity on your people, Lord.
    Do not let other nations despise us and mock us
    by saying, ‘Where is your God?’”

¹⁸ Then the Lord showed concern for his land;
    he had mercy on his people.
¹⁹ He answered them:
    “Now I am going to give you
    grain and wine and olive oil,
    and you will be satisfied.
    Other nations will no longer despise you.