Ezra 3:13

3:13 People were unable to tell the difference between the sound of joyous shouting and the sound of the people’s weeping, for the people were shouting so loudly ¹  that the sound was heard a long way off.

Ezra 3:11

3:11 With antiphonal response they sang, ²  praising and glorifying the Lord:

“For he is good;

his loyal love toward Israel is forever.”

All the people gave a loud ³  shout as they praised the Lord when the temple of the Lord was established.

[3:13]  ¹ tn Heb “a great shout.”

[3:11]  ² tn Heb “they answered.”

[3:11]  ³ tn Heb “great.”