Nehemiah 5:9
Nehemiah chapter 5 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Also I said, The thing that ye do is not good: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God, because of the reproach of the nations our enemies?
KJV
King James Version · 1611Also I said, It is not good that ye do: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Also I said, The thing that ye do is not good: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God, because of the reproach of the nations our enemies?
Context
v.8And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, that were sold unto the nations; and would ye even sell your brethren, and should they be sold unto us? Then held they their peace, and found never a word.
v.9This passage
v.10And I likewise, my brethren and my servants, do lend them money and grain. I pray you, let us leave off this usury.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Peter 2:12
having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
- Proverbs 19:2
Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
- Acts 9:31
So the church throughout all Judæa and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied.
- Romans 2:24
For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you, even as it is written.
- Proverbs 17:26
Also to punish the righteous is not good, Norto smite the noble fortheiruprightness.
- Proverbs 18:5
To respect the person of the wicked is not good, Norto turn aside the righteous in judgment.