Lectionary Calendar
Friday, July 25th, 2025
the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
video advertismenet
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
For 10¢ a day you can enjoy StudyLight.org ads
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!
Read the Bible
Easy-to-Read Version
Nehemiah 5:16
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.
Jump to:Bible Study Tools • Parallel Bible Verse • Bible Contextual Overview • Gill's Bible Notes • Clarke's Bible Notes • Barnes' Bible Notes
Bible Study Resources
Concordances:
- Nave'sDictionaries:
- BridgewayParallel Translations
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.
Legacy Standard Bible
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.
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.
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.
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
14 And also, during the whole time that I was appointed to be governor in the land of Judah, neither my brothers nor I ate the food that was allowed for the governor. I never forced the people to pay taxes to buy my food. I was governor from the 20th year until the 32nd year that Artaxerxes was king. I was governor of Judah for twelve years. 15 But the governors who ruled before me made life hard for the people. The governors forced everyone to pay 1 pound of silver. They also made the people give them food and wine. The leaders under these governors also ruled over the people and made life even harder. But I respected and feared God, so I didn't do things like that. 16 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. 17 Also, I regularly fed 150 Jews who were always welcome at my table, and I fed those who came to us from the nations around us. 18 Every day I prepared this much food for the people who ate at my table: one ox, six good sheep, and different kinds of birds. Every ten days all kinds of wine were brought to my table. But I never demanded that they give me the food that was allowed for the governor. I knew that the work the people were doing was very hard. 19 My God, remember all the good I have done for these 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.
