5. Ezra opened the scroll in the sight of all the people for he was above all the people. When he opened it, all the people stood up.
6. Ezra blessed Adonai, the great God, and all the people answered, “Amen, amen!” as they lifted up of their hands. Then they bowed down and worshiped Adonai with their faces to the ground.
7. The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbetai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Torah while the people were standing in their place.
8. They read from the Torah scroll of God, distinctly explaining it and giving insight. Thus they understood what was read.