Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
The governors
New American Standard Bible
But the former governors who were before me
King James Version
But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.
International Standard Version
Nevertheless, the former governors before me placed a heavy burden on the people. They received food and wine, plus a tax of 40 shekels of silver. Even their young men took advantage of the people, but I never did so because I feared God.
A Conservative Version
But the former governors who were before me charged the people, and took bread and wine from them, besides forty shekels of silver. Yes, even their servants bore rule over the people. But I did not so, because of the fear of God.
American Standard Version
But the former governors that were before me were chargeable unto the people, and took of them bread and wine, besides forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.
Amplified
But the former governors who were [in office] before me put heavy burdens on the people and took food and wine from them in addition to forty shekels of silver [as an excessive monthly salary]; even their servants assumed authority over the people. But I did not do so because of the [reverent] fear of God.
Bible in Basic English
But earlier rulers who were before me made the people responsible for their upkeep, and took from them bread and wine at the rate of forty shekels of silver; and even their servants were lords over the people: but I did not do so, because of the fear of God.
Darby Translation
But the former governors that were before me had been chargeable to the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, besides forty shekels of silver: even their servants bore rule over the people. But I did not so, because of the fear of God.
Julia Smith Translation
And the former prefects that were before me made heavy upon the people, and they will take from them in bread and wine, the last silver forty shekels; also their young men ruled over the people: and I did not thus from the face of the fear of God.
King James 2000
But the former governors that had been before me laid burdens upon the people, and had taken of them food and wine, besides forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bore rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The former governors who were before me laid burdens on the people, and they took food and wine from them, besides forty shekels. Also, their servants controlled the people, but I did not do so because of the fear of God.
Modern King James verseion
But the former governors that had been before me were too heavy upon the people, and had taken bread and wine from them, besides forty shekels of silver. Yes, even their servants bore rule over the people. But I did not do this, because of the fear of God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For the old captains that were before me, had been chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, and forty sicles of silver: yea and their servants had oppressed the people. But so did not I, and that because of the fear of God.
NET Bible
But the former governors who preceded me had burdened the people and had taken food and wine from them, in addition to forty shekels of silver. Their associates were also domineering over the people. But I did not behave in this way, due to my fear of God.
New Heart English Bible
But the former governors who were before me were supported by the people, and took bread and wine from them, besides forty shekels of silver; yes, even their servants ruled over the people: but I did not do so, because of the fear of God.
The Emphasized Bible
whereas, the former pashas, who were before me, suffered themselves to be a burden upon the people, and took from them in bread and wine, besides forty shekels of silver, even, their young men, bare rule over the people, - but, I, did not so, because of the fear of God.
Webster
But the former governors, that had been before me were chargeable to the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, besides forty shekels of silver; yes, even their servants bore rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.
World English Bible
But the former governors who were before me were supported by the people, and took bread and wine from them, besides forty shekels of silver; yes, even their servants ruled over the people: but I didn't do so, because of the fear of God.
Youngs Literal Translation
the former governors who are before me have made themselves heavy on the people, and take of them in bread and wine, besides in silver forty shekels; also, their servants have ruled over the people -- and I have not done so, because of the fear of God.
Themes
Business life » Integrity » Examples of
Conscience » Faithful » Of nehemiah, in the matter of taxes
Fear » Godly » Examples of righteous men dominated by
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Nehemiah
Godly Fear » Examples of righteous men dominated by
Honesty » Integrity » Examples of
Kindness » Instances of » The jews to the people
Love » Instances of » Nehemiah for israelites
Silver » Tribute often paid in
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Nehemiah 5:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Nehemiah Denies His Allotment
14
Furthermore, from the day King Artaxerxes
Cross References
Nehemiah 5:9
Then I said, “What you are doing isn’t right. Shouldn’t you walk in the fear of our God
Job 31:23
and because of His majesty I could not do these things.
Matthew 5:47
1 Samuel 2:15-17
Even before the fat was burned,
1 Samuel 8:15
He can take a tenth of your grain and your vineyards and give them to his officials and servants.
Psalm 112:1
Hallelujah!
Happy is the man who fears the Lord,
taking great delight in His commands.
Psalm 147:11
those who put their hope in His faithful love.
Proverbs 16:6
and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
Proverbs 29:12
all his officials will be wicked.
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is: fear God
Isaiah 50:10
listening to the voice of His Servant?
Who among you walks in darkness,
and has no light?
Let him trust in the name of Yahweh;
let him lean on his God.
Luke 18:2-4
2 Corinthians 11:9
When I was present with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia
2 Corinthians 12:13
So in what way were you treated worse than the other churches, except that I personally did not burden you? Forgive me this wrong!