Haggai 1:9

New American Standard Bible

⁹“^(A)You ^[a]start an ambitious project, but behold, it comes to little; when you bring it home, I ^(B)blow it away. Why?” declares the Lord of armies. “It is because of My house which ^(C)remains desolate, while each of you runs to his own house.

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Haggai 1:9

New Living Translation

⁹You hoped for rich harvests, but they were poor. And when you brought your harvest home, I blew it away. Why? Because my house lies in ruins, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, while all of you are busy building your own fine houses.

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Haggai 1:9

Contemporary English Version

⁹You expected much, but received only a little. And when you brought it home, I made that little disappear. Why have I done this? It's because you hurry off to build your own houses, while my temple is still in ruins.

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Haggai 1:9

Easy-to-Read Version

⁹The Lord All-Powerful said, “You people look for a big harvest, but when you go to gather the crop, there is only a little grain. So you bring that grain home, and then I send a wind that blows it all away. Why is this happening? Because my house is still in ruins while each of you runs home to take care of your own house.

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Haggai 1:9

Living Bible

⁹“You hope for much but get so little. And when you bring it home, I blow it away—it doesn’t last at all. Why? Because my Temple lies in ruins, and you don’t care. Your only concern is your own fine homes.

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