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Joel 2:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

Then will the LORD be jealous for his land, and pity his people.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then God's going to get protective over his land and feel deeply for his people.

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God's protective love kicks in when his people need him most.

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