^{8 Ref} They read in the book, in the law of God, distinctly; and they gave the sense, so that they understood the reading.

^{9 Ref} Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites who taught the people, said to all the people, This day is holy to Yahweh your God; don't mourn, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law.