NIV: The Levites calmed all the people, saying, "Be still, for this is a holy day. Do not grieve."
NAS: So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, "Be still, for the day is holy; do not be grieved."
KJV: So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.
GWT: So the Levites calmed all the people by saying, "Listen. Today is a holy day. Don't be sad."
ASV: So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.
BBE: So the Levites made all the people quiet, saying, Be quiet, for the day is holy; and do not give way to grief.
DBY: And the Levites quieted all the people, saying, Be still! for the day is holy; neither be grieved.
DRB: And the Levites stilled all the people, saying: Hold your peace, for the day is holy, and be not sorrowful.
WBS: So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.
WEB: So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, "Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be grieved."
YLT: And the Levites are keeping all the people silent, saying, 'Be silent, for to-day is holy, and be not grieved.'
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