saying:"The scribesand the Phariseeshave seated themselvesin the chairof Moses;
"You, Ezra,according to the wisdomof your Godwhichis in your hand,appointmagistratesand judgesthat they may judgeallthe peoplewhoare in [the province] beyondthe River,[even] allthose who knowthe lawsof your God;and you may teachanyone whois ignorant[of them].
ThisEzrawentup from Babylon,and he was a scribeskilledin the lawof Moses,whichthe LORDGodof Israelhad given;and the kinggrantedhim allhe requestedbecause the handof the LORDhis God[was] upon him.
"For the lipsof a priestshould preserveknowledge,and men should seekinstructionfrom his mouth;for he is the messengerof the LORDof hosts.
thereforeallthat they tellyou, doand observe,but do not doaccordingto their deeds;for they say[things] and do not do[them].
In His teachingHe was saying:"Bewareof the scribeswho liketo walk aroundin long robes,and [like] respectful greetingsin the market places,
"Bewareof the scribes,who liketo walk aroundin long robes,and loverespectful greetingsin the market places,and chief seatsin the synagoguesand places of honorat banquets,
"Indeed,He lovesthe people;AllYour holyonesare in Your hand,And they followedin Your steps;[Everyone] receivesof Your words.
