Ezra 3:12

New Century Version

But many of the older priests, Levites, and family leaders who had seen the first Temple cried when they saw the foundation of this Temple. Most of the other people were shouting with joy.

Cross References

Ezra 3:13

The people made so much noise it could be heard far away, and no one could tell the difference between the joyful shouting and the sad crying.

Job 8:7

Where you began will seem unimportant, because your future will be so successful.

Psalm 126:6

Those who cry as they carry out the seeds will return singing and carrying bundles of grain.

Psalm 147:1

Praise the Lord! It is good to sing praises to our God; it is good and pleasant to praise him.

Isaiah 41:14

You few people of Israel who are left, do not be afraid even though you are weak as a worm. I myself will help you,” says the Lord. “The one who saves you is the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 60:22

The smallest family will grow to a thousand. The least important of you will become a powerful nation. I am the Lord, and when it is time, I will make these things happen quickly.”

Jeremiah 50:4

The Lord says, “At that time the people of Israel and Judah will come together. They will cry and look for the Lord their God.

Haggai 2:3

‘Do any of you remember how great the Temple was before it was destroyed? What does it look like now? Doesn’t it seem like nothing to you?’

Zechariah 4:10

“The people should not think that small beginnings are unimportant. They will be happy when they see Zerubbabel with tools, building the Temple. “(These are the seven eyes of the Lord, which look back and forth across the earth.)”