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for the day is holy to the Lord; and do not be sorrowful, for the Lord will exalt you."
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And the Levites commanded all the people, saying, "This day is holy; do not be sorrowful."
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Then they all went their way, to eat and drink and enjoy themselves, and to give portions to those who had none, and to make great rejoicing;
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because they were inspired by the words which they had been taught. And they came together.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.