The Levites stilled all the people; whose passions being once raised, could not suddenly be composed. Hold your peace; cease from weeping and mournful cries, and turn your lamentations into thanksgivings.
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Nehemiah 8:11
11 So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.