Nehemiah 8:10-12

Modern English Version

¹⁰ Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

¹¹ So the Levites quieted all the people, saying, “Hush! Because today is holy you should stop being so sorrowful.”

¹² Then all the people went to eat, to drink, to send portions, and to enjoy a great celebration because they had understood the words declared to them.