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.
King James Version (KJV) - Nehemiah 8:5 >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:
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Nehemiah 8:5 >Ezra 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.