And the Levites caused all the people to be silent, saying, Be silent, for [it is] a holy day, and despond not.
KJV
Nehemiah 8:11
So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.
Parallel Translations
And the Levites caused all the people to be silent, saying, Be silent, for [it is] a holy day, and despond not.
So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Hold your peace, for the day is holy. Don’t be grieved.”
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