2:2 before God’s decree becomes reality ¹  and the day of opportunity disappears like windblown chaff, ² 

before the Lord’s raging anger ³  overtakes ⁴  you –

before the day of the Lord’s angry judgment overtakes you!

2:3 Seek the Lord’s favor, ⁵  all you humble people ⁶  of the land who have obeyed his commands! ⁷ 

Strive to do what is right! ⁸  Strive to be humble! ⁹ 

Maybe you will be protected ¹⁰  on the day of the Lord’s angry judgment.