Joel 1:19-20

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I call to You, Lord,^(A)
for fire has consumed
the pastures of the wilderness,^(B)
and flames have devoured
all the trees of the countryside.

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Even the wild animals cry out to^(a) You,^(C)
for the river beds are dried up,^(D)
and fire has consumed
the pastures of the wilderness.

a. Joel 1:20: Or animals pant for; Hb obscure

A. Joel 1:19: Psalm 50:15

B. Joel 1:19: Jeremiah 9:10; Amos 7:4

C. Joel 1:20: Psalm 104:21; Psalm 147:9

D. Joel 1:20: 1 Kings 17:7; 1 Kings 18:5