1 Esdras 9:53

53 The Levites ordered all the people, "This day is holy; don't be sad."

1 Esdras 9:53 In-Context

51 Go your way, eat the rich food and drink the sweet wine, and send some of it to those who have nothing,

52 because the day is holy to the Lord. Don't be sad, because the Lord will honor you."

53 The Levites ordered all the people, "This day is holy; don't be sad."

54 They all went their way, to eat and drink and to rejoice, and to share with those who had none, and to enjoy themselves.

55 They were excited by the words that they had been taught. And they came together.