Joel 1:17-19

Easy-to-Read Version

¹⁷ We planted seeds, but the seeds became dry and dead lying in the soil. Our plants are dry and dead. Our barns are empty and falling down.

¹⁸ The animals are hungry and groaning. The herds of cattle wander around confused because they have no grass to eat. The sheep are dying.^{[a] 19} Lord, I am calling to you for help. Fire has changed our green fields into a desert. Flames have burned all the trees in the field.