1. During the second year that Darius was emperor of Persia, on the first day of the sixth month, the Lord spoke through the prophet Haggai. The message was for the governor of Judah, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and for the High Priest, Joshua son of Jehozadak.
2. The Lord Almighty said to Haggai, “These people say that this is not the right time to rebuild the Temple.”
3. The Lord then gave this message to the people through the prophet Haggai:
4. “My people, why should you be living in well-built houses while my Temple lies in ruins?
5. Don't you see what is happening to you?
6. You have sown much corn, but have harvested very little. You have food to eat, but not enough to make you full. You have wine to drink, but not enough to get drunk on! You have clothing, but not enough to keep you warm. And a worker cannot earn enough to live on.