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Nehemiah 8:5

Christian Standard Bible

5 Ezra opened the book in full view of all the people, since he was elevated above everyone. As he opened it, all the people stood up.

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American Standard Version

And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up.

English Standard Version

And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was above all the people, and as he opened it all the people stood.

King James Version

And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up:

New American Standard Bible

Then Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.

New International Version

Ezra opened the book. All the people could see him because he was standing above them; and as he opened it, the people all stood up.

New King James Version

And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.

New Living Translation

Ezra stood on the platform in full view of all the people. When they saw him open the book, they all rose to their feet.

World English Bible

Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people (for he was above all the people), and when he opened it, all the people stood up.