rsv Ezra:6:8-12 SEEK
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Moreover I make a decree regarding what you shall do for these elders of the Jews for the rebuilding of this house of God ;
the cost is to be paid to these men in full and without delay from the royal revenue ,
the tribute of the province from Beyond the River .
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And whatever is needed --
young bulls ,
rams ,
or sheep for burnt offerings to the God of heaven ,
wheat ,
salt ,
wine ,
or oil ,
as the priests at Jerusalem require --
let that be given to them day by day without fail ,
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that they may offer pleasing sacrifices to the God of heaven ,
and pray for the life of the king and his sons .
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Also I make a decree that if any one alters this edict ,
a beam shall be pulled out of his house ,
and he shall be impaled upon it ,
and his house shall be made a dunghill .
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May the God who has caused his name to dwell there overthrow any king or people that shall put forth a hand to alter this ,
or to destroy this house of God which is in Jerusalem .
I Darius make a decree ;
let it be done with all diligence ."