1 Esdras 9:52-54

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

⁵² for the day is holy to the Lord; and do not be sorrowful, for the Lord will exalt you.’ ⁵³ The Levites commanded all the people, saying, ‘This day is holy; do not be sorrowful.’ ⁵⁴ 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;