Nehemiah 8:9

Then Nehemiah the governor spoke to all the people. So did Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were teaching them. They said, "This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not be sad or cry." For all the people were crying as they heard the words of the Law.

Nehemiah 8:9, Readable English Bible (READ)

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