6 Now therefore, gTatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar-boznai, and †your companions the hApharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence: 7 Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place. 8 Moreover †I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s igoods, even of the ktribute beyond the river, forthwith expences be given unto these men, that they be not †hindered. 9 And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail: 10 That they may offer sacrifices †of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and lpray for the life of the king, and of his sons. 11 Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, †let him be hanged thereon; and let his house be made ma dunghill for this. 12 And the God that nhath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.