Ezra 7:16-18

Contemporary English Version

¹⁶ Take the silver and gold that you collect from everywhere in Babylonia. Also take the gifts that your own people and priests have so willingly contributed for the temple of your God in Jerusalem.

¹⁷ Use the money carefully to buy the best bulls, rams, lambs, grain, and wine. Then sacrifice them on the altar at God's temple in Jerusalem. ¹⁸ If any silver or gold is left, you and your people may use it for whatever pleases your God.