Ezra 9:2-4

Common English Bible

² They’ve taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and their sons, and the holy descendants have become mixed with the neighboring peoples.^[a] Moreover, the officials and leaders have led the way in this unfaithfulness.”

³ When I heard this, I tore my clothes and cloak, pulled out hair from my head and beard, and sat down in shock. ⁴ Then all those who trembled at the words of the God of Israel gathered around me on account of the transgression of the returned exiles while I remained sitting in shock until the evening sacrifice.