1. In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the Lord by Haggai the prophet, saying,
2. Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of the people, saying,
3. Who is left among you that saw this house in its former glory? and how do ye see it now? is it not in your eyes as nothing?
4. Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the Lord; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the Lord, and work: for I am with you, saith the Lord of hosts,
5. according to the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of Egypt, and my spirit abode among you: fear ye not.