| 9 And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep.” For all the people wept as they heard the words of the Law. |
| 10 Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” |
| 11 So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be quiet, for this day is holy; do not be grieved.” |
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Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. |
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For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. |
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Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you. |
