Sow to yourselves in righteousness, Reap according to kindness. Break up your fallow ground; For it is time to seek Yahweh, Until he comes and rains righteousness on you.
The agricultural metaphors are explained in the words “for it is time to seek Yahweh.” This may mean that it is high time to seek the Lord (Keil) or that there is still time to seek him (Brown). In any case, seeking the Lord involves reestablishing a relationship with him. “Till he come and rain righteousness upon you.” In this context “righteousness” means salvation or deliverance.3 Keil, however, understands: God will give the strength to secure righteousness just as he gives rain for the growth of the seed (10:12b).