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2 Thus says the LORD of hosts: This people has said: “Now is not the time to rebuild the house of the LORD.” 3 Then the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet: 4 Is it time for you to dwell in your paneled houses while this house lies in ruins? 5 Now thus says the LORD of hosts: Reflect on your experience! 6 You have sown much, but have brought in little; you have eaten, but have not been satisfied; You have drunk, but have not become intoxicated; you have clothed yourselves, but have not been warmed; And the hired worker labors for a bag full of holes. 7 Thus says the LORD of hosts: Reflect on your experience! 8 Go up into the hill country; bring timber, and build the house that I may be pleased with it, and that I may be glorified, says the LORD. 9 You expected much, but it came to little; and what you brought home, I blew away. Why is this?—oracle of the LORD of hosts— Because my house is the one which lies in ruins, while each of you runs to your own house. Haggai 1:2-9, New American Bible Revised. Copyright © 2010 USCCB.
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