Verse Comparison: Nehemiah 8:11
American Standard Version
So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.
Amplified® Bible
So the Levites quieted all the people, saying, Be still, for the day is holy. And do not be grieved {and} sad.
Contemporary English Version
The Levites encouraged the people by saying, "This is a sacred day, so don't worry or mourn!"
Darby English Version
And the Levites quieted all the people, saying, Be still! for the day is holy; neither be grieved.
Good News Bible
The Levites went around calming the people and telling them not to be sad on such a holy day.
King James Version
So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.
New American Standard Bible
So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, "Be still, for the day is holy; do not be grieved."
New International Version
The Levites calmed all the people, saying, "Be still, for this is a sacred day. Do not grieve."
New King James Version
So the Levites quieted all the people, saying, “Be still, for the day is holy; do not be grieved.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, "Remain still, for we acknowledge the day as holy; do not feel grieved."
Revised Standard Version
So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, "Be quiet, for this day is holy; do not be grieved."
Young's Literal Translation
And the Levites are keeping all the people silent, saying, `Be silent, for to-day `is' holy, and be not grieved.'