Then the Levites caused the people to be silent, saying: "Be quiet. For the day is holy. And do not be sorrowful.
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King James Version
So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.English Standard Version
So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, "Be quiet, for this day is holy; do not be grieved."New International Version
The Levites calmed all the people, saying, "Be still, for this is a sacred day. Do not grieve."