Ezra 10:4
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New International Version (©2011)
Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it."

New Living Translation (©2007)
Get up, for it is your duty to tell us how to proceed in setting things straight. We are behind you, so be strong and take action."

English Standard Version (©2001)
Arise, for it is your task, and we are with you; be strong and do it.”

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
"Arise! For this matter is your responsibility, but we will be with you; be courageous and act."

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
Get up, for this matter is your responsibility, and we support you. Be strong and take action!"

International Standard Version (©2012)
So get up—it's your responsibility! We're with you. Be strong, and get to work."

NET Bible (©2006)
Get up, for this matter concerns you. We are with you, so be strong and act decisively!"

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Get up! It's your duty to take action. We are with you, so be strong and take action."

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
Arise; for this matter belongs unto you: we also will be with you: be of good courage, and do it.

American King James Version
Arise; for this matter belongs to you: we also will be with you: be of good courage, and do it.

American Standard Version
Arise; for the matter belongeth unto thee, and we are with thee: be of good courage, and do it.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Arise, it is thy part to give orders, and we will be with thee: take courage, and do it.

Darby Bible Translation
Arise, for this matter is incumbent on thee, and we will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.

English Revised Version
Arise; for the matter belongeth unto thee, and we are with thee: be of good courage, and do it.

Webster's Bible Translation
Arise; for this matter belongeth to thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.

World English Bible
Arise; for the matter belongs to you, and we are with you. Be courageous, and do it."

Young's Literal Translation
rise, for on thee is the matter, and we are with thee; be strong, and do.'

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Arise,.... From the ground, where he lay prostrate:

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Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament

"Up! for this matter concerns thee (thou art called to carry it out), and we are with thee (will assist thee therein); be strong (courageous) and do it."

Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee - By the decree of Artaxerxes, he was authorized to do everything that the law of God required: see Ezra 7:23-28. And all officers were commanded to be aiding and assisting; hence Shechaniah says, We are with you.

Geneva Study Bible

Arise; for this matter {d} belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.

(d) Because God has given you authority and learning to persuade the people in this and to command them.

Ezra 10:4 Parallel Commentaries
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Shecaniah Encourages Reform
…3Now therefore let us make a covenant with our God to put away all the wives, and such as are born of them, according to the counsel of my lord, and of those that tremble at the commandment of our God; and let it be done according to the law. 4Arise; for this matter belongs to you: we also will be with you: be of good courage, and do it. 5Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they should do according to this word. And they swore.

1 Chronicles 28:10 Consider now, for the LORD has chosen you to build a house as the sanctuary. Be strong and do the work."
Ezra 10:5 So Ezra rose up and put the leading priests and Levites and all Israel under oath to do what had been suggested. And they took the oath.