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The Day of the LORD

18 Woe to you who long for the day of the LORD! Why do you long for the day of the LORD? That day will be darkness, not light.

Amos 5:18 NIV
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KJV
Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end is it for you? the day of the LORD is darkness, and not light.

ESV
Woe to you who desire the day of the LORD! Why would you have the day of the LORD? It is darkness, and not light,

NLT
What sorrow awaits you who say, “If only the day of the LORD were here!” You have no idea what you are wishing for. That day will bring darkness, not light.
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