New International Version (NIV)
5Ezra 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.
Nehemiah 8:5
Nehemiah 8:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
5Then 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.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
5Ezra 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.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
5Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above them; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
5Ezra opened the book in full view of all the people, since he was standing above them all, and as he opened it, all the people stood up.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
5Ezra opened the book. All the people could see him. That’s because he was standing above them. As he opened the book, the people stood up.