Nehemiah 8:10-12

Common English Bible

¹⁰ “Go, eat rich food, and drink something sweet,” he said to them, “and send portions of this to any who have nothing ready! This day is holy to our Lord. Don’t be sad, because the joy from the Lord is your strength!”

¹¹ The Levites also calmed all of the people, saying, “Be quiet, for this day is holy. Don’t be sad!” ¹² Then all of the people went to eat and to drink, to send portions, and to have a great celebration, because they understood what had been said to them.