And Ezra opened the book before all the people. For he stood out above all the people. And when he had opened it, all the people stood up
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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: 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.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.