GOD'S WORD® Translation
So the Levites calmed all the people by saying, "Listen. Today is a holy day. Don't be sad."

American Standard Version
So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.

Berean Study Bible
And the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be still, since today is holy. Do not grieve.”

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Levites stilled all the people, saying: Hold your peace, for the day is holy, and be not sorrowful.

English Revised Version
So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.

King James Bible
So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.

World English Bible
So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, "Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be grieved."

Young's Literal Translation
And the Levites are keeping all the people silent, saying, 'Be silent, for to-day is holy, and be not grieved.'

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