ESV: 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.
NIV: 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.
NASB: Then Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
CSB: Ezra opened the book in full view of all the people, since he was elevated above everyone. As he opened it, all the people stood up.
NLT: Ezra stood on the platform in full view of all the people. When they saw him open the book, they all rose to their feet.
KJV: 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:
NKJV: And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
