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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
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Legacy Standard Bible
Nehemiah 5:16
I also took hold of the work on this wall; we did not buy any land, and all my young men were gathered there for the work.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of this wall, and all my subordinates were gathered there for the work. We didn’t buy any land.
Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of this wall, and all my subordinates were gathered there for the work. We didn’t buy any land.
Hebrew Names Version
Yes, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered there to the work.
Yes, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered there to the work.
King James Version
Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.
Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.
English Standard Version
I also persevered in the work on this wall, and we acquired no land, and all my servants were gathered there for the work.
I also persevered in the work on this wall, and we acquired no land, and all my servants were gathered there for the work.
New Century Version
I worked on the wall, as did all my men who were gathered there. We did not buy any fields.
I worked on the wall, as did all my men who were gathered there. We did not buy any fields.
New English Translation
I gave myself to the work on this wall, without even purchasing a field. All my associates were gathered there for the work.
I gave myself to the work on this wall, without even purchasing a field. All my associates were gathered there for the work.
Amplified Bible
I also applied myself to the work on this wall; we did not buy any land, and all my servants were gathered together there for the work.
I also applied myself to the work on this wall; we did not buy any land, and all my servants were gathered together there for the work.
New American Standard Bible
I also applied myself to the work on this wall; we did not buy any land, and all my servants were gathered there for the work.
I also applied myself to the work on this wall; we did not buy any land, and all my servants were gathered there for the work.
World English Bible
Yes, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered there to the work.
Yes, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered there to the work.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But rather I fortified a portio in the worke of this wall, and we bought no lande, and all my seruants came thither together vnto the worke.
But rather I fortified a portio in the worke of this wall, and we bought no lande, and all my seruants came thither together vnto the worke.
Berean Standard Bible
Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of the wall, and all my servants were gathered there for the work; we did not acquire any land.
Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of the wall, and all my servants were gathered there for the work; we did not acquire any land.
Contemporary English Version
I spent all my time getting the wall rebuilt and did not buy any property. Everyone working for me did the same thing.
I spent all my time getting the wall rebuilt and did not buy any property. Everyone working for me did the same thing.
Complete Jewish Bible
Moreover, I put all my energy into working on this wall. We didn't buy any land, and all my servants were gathered there for the work.
Moreover, I put all my energy into working on this wall. We didn't buy any land, and all my servants were gathered there for the work.
Darby Translation
Yea, also I applied myself to this work of the wall, and we bought no fields; and all my servants were gathered thither for the work.
Yea, also I applied myself to this work of the wall, and we bought no fields; and all my servants were gathered thither for the work.
Easy-to-Read Version
I worked hard at building the wall of Jerusalem. All my men gathered there to work on the wall. We didn't take any land from anyone.
I worked hard at building the wall of Jerusalem. All my men gathered there to work on the wall. We didn't take any land from anyone.
George Lamsa Translation
Also I was greatly occupied with the work of this wall, and I bought no fields; and all the Jewish servants were gathered there, supervising the work.
Also I was greatly occupied with the work of this wall, and I bought no fields; and all the Jewish servants were gathered there, supervising the work.
Good News Translation
I put all my energy into rebuilding the wall and did not acquire any property. Everyone who worked for me joined in the rebuilding.
I put all my energy into rebuilding the wall and did not acquire any property. Everyone who worked for me joined in the rebuilding.
Lexham English Bible
I also devoted myself to the work of this wall, and we did not buy land. All of my servants were gathered for the work.
I also devoted myself to the work of this wall, and we did not buy land. All of my servants were gathered for the work.
Literal Translation
Yea, I also worked strongly in the work of this wall, nor did we buy a field. And all my servants were gathered there to the work.
Yea, I also worked strongly in the work of this wall, nor did we buy a field. And all my servants were gathered there to the work.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
I laboured also in the worke vpon the wall, and boughte no lode. And all my seruautes came thither together vnto ye worke.
I laboured also in the worke vpon the wall, and boughte no lode. And all my seruautes came thither together vnto ye worke.
American Standard Version
Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.
Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.
Bible in Basic English
And I kept on with the work of this wall, and we got no land for ourselves: and all my servants were helping with the work.
And I kept on with the work of this wall, and we got no land for ourselves: and all my servants were helping with the work.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But I laboured also in the worke vpon the wall, and we bought no lande: and all my seruauntes came thither together vnto the worke.
But I laboured also in the worke vpon the wall, and we bought no lande: and all my seruauntes came thither together vnto the worke.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Yea, also I set hand to the work of this wall, neither bought we any land; and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.
Yea, also I set hand to the work of this wall, neither bought we any land; and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.
King James Version (1611)
Yea also I continued in the worke of this wall, neither bought wee any land: and all my seruants were gathered thither vnto the worke.
Yea also I continued in the worke of this wall, neither bought wee any land: and all my seruants were gathered thither vnto the worke.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Also in the work of the wall I treated them not with rigor, I bought not land: and all that were gathered together came thither to the work.
Also in the work of the wall I treated them not with rigor, I bought not land: and all that were gathered together came thither to the work.
English Revised Version
Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.
Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
but rather Y bildide in the werk of the wal, and Y bouyte no feeld, and alle my children weren gaderid to the werk.
but rather Y bildide in the werk of the wal, and Y bouyte no feeld, and alle my children weren gaderid to the werk.
Update Bible Version
Yes, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither did we buy any land: and all my attendants were gathered there to the work.
Yes, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither did we buy any land: and all my attendants were gathered there to the work.
Webster's Bible Translation
Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants [were] gathered thither to the work.
Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants [were] gathered thither to the work.
New King James Version
Indeed, I also continued the work on this wall, and we [fn] did not buy any land. All my servants were gathered there for the work.
Indeed, I also continued the work on this wall, and we [fn] did not buy any land. All my servants were gathered there for the work.
New Living Translation
I also devoted myself to working on the wall and refused to acquire any land. And I required all my servants to spend time working on the wall.
I also devoted myself to working on the wall and refused to acquire any land. And I required all my servants to spend time working on the wall.
New Life Bible
I also worked on this wall myself, and we did not buy any land. And all my servants were gathered there for the work.
I also worked on this wall myself, and we did not buy any land. And all my servants were gathered there for the work.
New Revised Standard
Indeed, I devoted myself to the work on this wall, and acquired no land; and all my servants were gathered there for the work.
Indeed, I devoted myself to the work on this wall, and acquired no land; and all my servants were gathered there for the work.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Moreover also, in this work of the wall, I repaired, and, no field, did we buy, - though, all my young men, were gathered thither unto the work.
Moreover also, in this work of the wall, I repaired, and, no field, did we buy, - though, all my young men, were gathered thither unto the work.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Moreover I built in the work of the wall, and I bought no land, and all my servants were gathered together to the work.
Moreover I built in the work of the wall, and I bought no land, and all my servants were gathered together to the work.
Revised Standard Version
I also held to the work on this wall, and acquired no land; and all my servants were gathered there for the work.
I also held to the work on this wall, and acquired no land; and all my servants were gathered there for the work.
Young's Literal Translation
And also, in the work of this wall I have done mightily, even a field we have not bought, and all my servants are gathered there for the work;
And also, in the work of this wall I have done mightily, even a field we have not bought, and all my servants are gathered there for the work;
New American Standard Bible (1995)
I also applied myself to the work on this wall; we did not buy any land, and all my servants were gathered there for the work.
I also applied myself to the work on this wall; we did not buy any land, and all my servants were gathered there for the work.
Contextual Overview
14Moreover, from the day that I was put in command to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes, for twelve years, neither I nor my relatives have eaten the governor's food allowance. 15But the former governors who were before me laid heavy burdens on the people and took from them bread and wine besides forty shekels of silver; even their young men exerted their power over the people. But I did not do so because of the fear of God. 16I also took hold of the work on this wall; we did not buy any land, and all my young men were gathered there for the work. 17Moreover, there were at my table 150 Jews and officials, besides those who came to us from the nations that were around us. 18Now that which was prepared for each day was one ox and six choice sheep, also birds were prepared for me; and once in ten days all sorts of wine were furnished in abundance. Yet for all this I did not require the governor's food allowance, because the slavery was heavy on this people. 19Remember me, O my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
I continued: Luke 8:15, Romans 2:7, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Galatians 6:9
neither bought: Numbers 16:15, Acts 20:33-35, 1 Thessalonians 2:5, 1 Thessalonians 2:6
all my: 2 Corinthians 12:16-18, Philippians 2:20, Philippians 2:21
Reciprocal: Nehemiah 4:16 - my servants Nehemiah 4:23 - So neither I
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall,.... Of building the wall of Jerusalem; here he gave his constant attendance to direct and encourage the workmen, and see that they kept to their work, and did it well:
neither bought we any land; neither he nor the principal men with him, though they could have bought it cheap, but they chose not to take the advantage of the poverty of the people:
and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work: all were employed in it, taking no wages for their work, being maintained at his expense.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
I continued ... land - i. e. - âI took my share in the work of the wall, as general superintendent. I did not take advantage of the general poverty to buy poor menâs plots of ground.â
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 16. Neither bought we any land — Neither he nor his officers took any advantage of the necessities of the people, to buy their lands, &c. He even made his own servants to work at the wall.
