Romans 3:20

because, by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the law is the knowledge of sin.

Romans 7:9

And I was alive apart from the law once; but, when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.

2 Corinthians 7:9-11

Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye were made sorry unto repentance; for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that in nothing ye might receive damage from us.

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Summary

And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law.

Bible References

All the people

Romans 3:20
because, by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the law is the knowledge of sin.
Romans 7:9
And I was alive apart from the law once; but, when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.
2 Corinthians 7:9
Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye were made sorry unto repentance; for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that in nothing ye might receive damage from us.