In this juncture, though old men weep for the disproportion of the two temples, yet now be strong; be of good courage yourselves, O Zerubbabel, and thou, O Joshua, and encourage others by your example, animate each other, that all the people of the land may take heart with you.
And work; forthwith set about the building of the temple.
For I am with you, both to defend you from enemies, to supply you with necessaries, to bless and accept you: see Hag_1:1.