1 Esdras 9:52-54

Common English Bible

⁵² because the day is holy to the Lord. Don’t be sad, because the Lord will honor you.” ⁵³ The Levites ordered all the people, “This day is holy; don’t be sad.” ⁵⁴ They all went their way, to eat and drink and to rejoice, and to share with those who had none, and to enjoy themselves.