51 go then, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those who have nothing; (WEB) 52 for the day is holy to the Lord. Don’t be sorrowful, for the Lord will bring you to honor.” (WEB) 53 So the Levites commanded all things to the people, saying, “This day is holy. Don’t be sorrowful.” (WEB) 54 Then they went their way, every one to eat, drink, enjoy themselves, to give portions to those who had nothing, and to rejoice greatly, (WEB) 55 because they understood the words they were instructed with, and for which they had been assembled. (WEB)
1 Esdras 9:51–55
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