1 Esdras 8:22-24

Wycliffe Bible

²² To you forsooth it was said, that to all the priests, and deacons [or Levites], and to (the) holy singers, and servants of the temple, and to (the) scribes of this temple, no tribute, nor any other forfending, (or preventing, or hindering) be borne to them, nor have there any man power to against-cast (or impose) anything to them.

²³ Thou forsooth, Ezra, after the wisdom of God ordain doomsmen (or judges) and arbitrators, in all Syria and Phenice (or Phoenicia), and teach all (those) that know (not) the law of thy God [or and all that the law of thy God knew (not), teach];

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.