Nehemiah 8:10-12

DouayRheims(i) 10 And he said to them: Go, eat fat meats, and drink sweet wine, and send portions to them that have not prepared for themselves: because it is the holy day of the Lord, and be not sad: for the joy of the Lord is our strength. 11 And the Levites stilled all the people, saying: Hold your peace, for the day is holy, and be not sorrowful. 12 So all the people went to eat and drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth: because they understood the words that he had taught them.