World English Bible

1 Esdras 9:52-55 World English Bible (WEB)

52. for the day is holy to the Lord: and be not sorrowful; for the Lord will bring you to honor.

53. So the Levites published all things to the people, saying, This day is holy; be not sorrowful.

54. Then they went their way, every one to eat and drink, and make merry, and to give portions to them that had nothing, and to make great cheer;

55. because they understood the words wherein they were instructed, and for the which they had been assembled.