¹⁰ For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching^(A) its decrees and laws in Israel.

¹⁸ Day after day, from the first day to the last, Ezra read^(A) from the Book of the Law^(B) of God. They celebrated the festival for seven days, and on the eighth day, in accordance with the regulation,^(C) there was an assembly.^(D)

⁶ True instruction^(A) was in his mouth and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked^(B) with me in peace^(C) and uprightness,^(D) and turned many from sin.^(E)