Nehemiah 8:10-12

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

¹⁰ Then [Ezra] told them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And be not grieved and depressed, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold.

¹¹ So the Levites quieted all the people, saying, Be still, for the day is holy. And do not be grieved and sad.

¹² And all the people went their way to eat, drink, send portions, and make great rejoicing, for they had understood the words that were declared to them.