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But now take courage, Zerubbabel,
    says the Lord.
Take courage, Joshua, the high priest,
    son of Jehozadak.
Take courage, all you people of the land,
    says the Lord.
Begin the work,
    for I am with you,
    says the Lord of hosts.
This is the promise that I made to you
    when you came out of Egypt.
My Spirit is present among you.
    Do not be afraid.

For thus says the Lord of hosts:

    In a little while from now
I will shake the heavens and the earth,
    the sea and the dry land.

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