⁶ A nation has invaded my land,
    a mighty army without number;^(A)
it has the teeth^(B) of a lion,
    the fangs of a lioness.

³ Before them fire^(A) devours,
    behind them a flame blazes.
Before them the land is like the garden of Eden,^(B)
    behind them, a desert waste^(C)—
    nothing escapes them.

¹³ Rend your heart^(A)
    and not your garments.^(B)
Return^(C) to the Lord your God,
    for he is gracious and compassionate,^(D)
slow to anger and abounding in love,^(E)
    and he relents from sending calamity.^(F)