International Standard Version Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people. Because he was visible above all the people there, as he opened it, all the people stood up.
American Standard 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:
Young's Literal Translation And Ezra openeth the book before the eyes of all the people -- for above all the people he hath been -- and at his opening it all the people have stood up,
