8 So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it8:8 Or translating it or paragraph by paragraph and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read.
10 Then Nehemiah told them, "Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."