Nehemiah 8:10

Contemporary English Version 1995

Nehemiah told the people, “Enjoy your good food and wine and share some with those who didn't have anything to bring. Don't be sad! This is a special day for the Lord, and he will make you happy and strong.”

Cross References

Proverbs 17:22

If you are cheerful, you feel good; if you are sad, you hurt all over.

Ecclesiastes 9:7

So be happy and enjoy eating and drinking! God decided long ago that this is what you should do.

Psalm 149:2

People of Israel, rejoice because of your Creator. People of Zion, celebrate because of your King.

Isaiah 61:10

I celebrate and shout because of my Lord God. His saving power and justice are the very clothes I wear. They are more beautiful than the jewelry worn by a bride or groom.

Esther 9:19

This is why the Jews in the villages now celebrate on the fourteenth day of the month. It is a joyful holiday that they celebrate by feasting and sending gifts of food to each other.

2 Corinthians 8:2

Although they were going through hard times and were very poor, they were glad to give generously.

Esther 9:22

the days when we Jews defeated our enemies. Remember this month as a time when our sorrow was turned to joy, and celebration took the place of crying. Celebrate by having parties and by giving to the poor and by sharing gifts of food with each other.

Ecclesiastes 3:13

because God's gift to us is the happiness we get from our food and drink and from the work we do.

Ecclesiastes 2:24

The best thing we can do is to enjoy eating, drinking, and working. I believe these are God's gifts to us,

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Share what you have with seven or eight others, because you never know when disaster may strike.

Philippians 3:4

although I could. Others may brag about themselves, but I have more reason to brag than anyone else.

Luke 11:41

If you would only give what you have to the poor, everything you do would please God.

Song of Solomon 5:1

My bride, my very own, I come to my garden and enjoy its spices. I eat my honeycomb and honey; I drink my wine and milk. Eat and drink until you are drunk with love.

Ecclesiastes 5:18

What is the best thing to do in the short life God has given us? I think we should enjoy eating, drinking, and working hard. This is what God intends for us to do.

Joel 2:23

People of Zion, celebrate in honor of the Lord your God! He is generous and has sent the autumn and spring rains in the proper seasons.

Revelation 11:10

Everyone on earth will celebrate and be happy. They will give gifts to each other, because of what happened to the two prophets who caused them so much trouble.

1 Samuel 25:8

Ask your shepherds, and they'll tell you the same thing. My servants are your servants, and you are like a father to me. This is a day for celebrating, so please be kind and share some of your food with us.

Nehemiah 8:11

The Levites encouraged the people by saying, “This is a sacred day, so don't worry or mourn!”

Nehemiah 8:12

When the people returned to their homes, they celebrated by eating and drinking and by sharing their food with those in need, because they had understood what had been read to them.

1 Kings 8:66

Then on the eighth day, he sent everyone home. They said goodbye and left, very happy, because of all the good things the Lord had done for his servant David and his people Israel.

1 Chronicles 16:27

Give honor and praise to the Lord, whose power and beauty fill his holy temple.”

Psalm 89:17

Your own glorious power makes us strong, and because of your kindness, our strength increases.

Isaiah 49:5

Even before I was born, the Lord God chose me to serve him and to lead back the people of Israel. So the Lord has honored me and made me strong.