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24 that how many ever [over-]pass (or transgress) the law, they be busily (or swiftly) punished, or by death, or by torment, or also by mulcting, or punishing, of money, or by departing [or severing] away.

25 And Ezra, the scribe, said, Blessed be the Lord God of our fathers, that gave this will (or this desire) into the heart of the king, to clarify (or to glorify) his house, that is in Jerusalem;

26 and hath worshipped (or hath honoured) me in (the) sight of the king, and of his counsellors, and of his friends, and of his purpled men.

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