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10 Then he told them, |Go, eat rich foods, drink sweet drinks, and send portions to those who cannot provide for themselves. Today is a holy day for the Lord. Don't be sad because the joy you have in the LORD is your strength.| 11 So the Levites calmed all the people by saying, |Listen. Today is a holy day. Don't be sad.| 12 Then all the people went to eat and drink and to send portions. They had a big, joyful celebration because they understood the words that had been explained to them. Nehemiah 8:10-12, God's Word Translation. Copyright © 1995 by God's Word to the Nations.
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