* As thou hast said.
   They all resolved to do what Ezra had commanded; and they did
   put away their wives, even those by whom they had children,
   (ver. 44,) each of whom doubtless received a portion according
   to the circumstances of her husband, and was not turned away
   desolate.  Humanity must have dictated this, and no law of God
   is contrary to humanity.

 * so must we do.
  3,4  Ne 13:23  Ps 78:37,57