Nehemiah 4:10 Parallel Translations

Then the people of Judah said, "The work crews are worn out, and there is too much rubble. We can't continue to rebuild the wall."(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.

ASV:

And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.

BBE:

And Judah said, The strength of the workmen is giving way, and there is much waste material; it is impossible for us to put up the wall.

DBY:

And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens faileth, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build at the wall.

ERV:

And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.

JPS:

And Judah said: 'The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.'

WBS:

And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.

WEB:

Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.

YLT:

And Judah saith, 'The power of the burden-bearers hath become feeble, and the rubbish is abundant, and we are not able to build on the wall.'

Nehemiah 4:10 Cross References

XREF:

Nehemiah 4:9 But we prayed to our God, and because of them we set up a guard against them day and night.

Nehemiah 4:11 Our enemies said, "They will not know or see until we come among them, kill them and put a stop to the work." (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

4:10 Judah - The Jews now dwelling in Judah, some of them being partly terrified by their enemies, and partly wearied with continual labour. Rubbish - More than we are able suddenly to remove. Not able - Being forced to spend our time in removing the rubbish, and therefore we must desist for a season.

MHC:

4:7-15 The hindering good work is what bad men aim at, and promise themselves success in; but good work is God's work, and it shall prosper. God has many ways of bringing to light, and so of bringing to nought, the devices and designs of his church's enemies. If our enemies cannot frighten us from duty, or deceive us into sin, they cannot hurt us. Nehemiah put himself and his cause under the Divine protection. It was the way of this good man, and should be our way. All his cares, all his griefs, all his fears, he spread before God. Before he used any means, he made his prayer to God. Having prayed, he set a watch against the enemy. If we think to secure ourselves by prayer, without watchfulness, we are slothful, and tempt God; if by watchfulness, without prayer, we are proud, and slight God: either way, we forfeit his protection. God's care of our safety, should engage and encourage us to go on with vigour in our duty. As soon as a danger is over, let us return to our work, and trust God another time.

CONC:

Able Abundant Bearers Build Burden Burden-bearers Burdens Decayed Faileth Failing Feeble Giving Impossible Judah Laborers Material Ourselves Power Rebuild Rubbish Rubble Strength Thus Unable Wall Waste Workmen Yet

Able Abundant Bearers Build Burden Burdens Decayed Faileth Failing Feeble Impossible Judah Laborers Material Meanwhile Ourselves Rebuild Rubbish Rubble Strength Unable Wall Waste Way Work Workmen

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