The decree — Before God's decree is put in execution. The day — Before the day of your calamities. As the chaff — Carry you away as the wind carries chaff away.
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Zephaniah 2:2
2 Before the decree bring forth, before the day pass as the chaff, before the fierce anger of the LORD come upon you, before the day of the LORD'S anger come upon you.