⁶ Seek the Lord while you can find him.
    Call on him now while he is near.

¹⁹ I publicly proclaim bold promises.
    I do not whisper obscurities in some dark corner.
I would not have told the people of Israel^[a] to seek me
    if I could not be found.
I, the Lord, speak only what is true
    and declare only what is right.

⁶ Therefore, let all the godly pray to you while there is still time,
    that they may not drown in the floodwaters of judgment.

¹⁸ The Lord is close to all who call on him,
    yes, to all who call on him in truth.

² The Lord looks down from heaven
    on the entire human race;
he looks to see if anyone is truly wise,
    if anyone seeks God.

⁶ Come back to the Lord and live!
Otherwise, he will roar through Israel^[a] like a fire,
    devouring you completely.
Your gods in Bethel
    won’t be able to quench the flames.

“At just the right time, I heard you.
    On the day of salvation, I helped you.”^[b]

²⁴ I will answer them before they even call to me.
    While they are still talking about their needs,
    I will go ahead and answer their prayers!