1. In the seventh month on the twenty-first day, the word of Yahweh came through Haggai the prophet, saying,
2. “Speak now to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of the people, saying,
3. ‘Who among you is left that saw this house in its former glory? And how do you see it now? Does it seem like nothing to you?
4. ‘But now take courage, Zerubbabel,’ declares Yahweh. ‘Take courage, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and take courage, all the people of the land,’ declares Yahweh. ‘Do the work, because I am with you,’ declares Yahweh of hosts,
5. ‘according to the promise that I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt. My spirit is with you; do not be afraid.’
6. For thus says Yahweh of hosts: ‘Once again, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth and the sea and dry land.