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Nehemiah 8:10-12
Christian Standard Bible
Nehemiah 8:10-12
Christian Standard Bible
10 Then he said to them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send portions to those who have nothing prepared,(A) since today(B) is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, because the joy of the Lord is your strength.”[a](C) 11 And the Levites quieted all the people, saying, “Be still,(D) since today(E) is holy. Don’t grieve.” 12 Then all the people began to eat and drink, send portions, and have a great celebration,(F) because they had understood the words that were explained to them.
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Nehemiah 8:10-12
New International Version
Nehemiah 8:10-12
New International Version
10 Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing(A) prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy(B) of the Lord is your strength.”
11 The Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be still, for this is a holy day. Do not grieve.”
12 Then all the people went away to eat and drink, to send portions of food and to celebrate with great joy,(C) because they now understood the words that had been made known to them.
Nehemiah 8:10-12
King James Version
Nehemiah 8:10-12
King James Version
10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
11 So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.
12 And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared unto them.
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