Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
But we prayed to our God. We also set up guards day and night because of them.
New American Standard Bible
But we prayed to our God, and because of them we
King James Version
Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.
Holman Bible
So we prayed to our God and stationed a guard because of them day and night.
A Conservative Version
But we made our prayer to our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.
American Standard Version
But we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.
Amplified
But we prayed to our God, and because of them we set up a guard against them day and night.
Bible in Basic English
But we made our prayer to God, and had men on watch against them day and night because of them.
Darby Translation
Then we prayed to our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.
Julia Smith Translation
And we will pray to our God, and we shall set up a watch against them day and night, from before them.
King James 2000
Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So we prayed to our God and set up a guard against them day and night.
Modern King James verseion
But we made our prayer to our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Nevertheless, we made our prayer unto our God, and set watchmen upon the wall day and night over against them.
NET Bible
So we prayed to our God and stationed a guard to protect against them both day and night.
New Heart English Bible
But we made our prayer to our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.
The Emphasized Bible
howbeit we prayed unto our God, - and set a watch against them, day and night, because of them.
Webster
Nevertheless we made our prayer to our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.
World English Bible
But we made our prayer to our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.
Youngs Literal Translation
And we pray unto our God, and appoint a watch against them, by day and by night, because of them.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Nehemiah 4:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Nehemiah Overcomes Opposition From Sanballat
8 So they all conspired together to invade and fight against Jerusalem, creating confusion there. 9 But we prayed to our God. We also set up guards day and night because of them. 10 Meanwhile, the people of Judah said, "The builders are tired and there's so much rubble that we can't reconstruct the wall!"
Cross References
Nehemiah 4:11
Our enemies said, "Before they notice or see us, we'll penetrate their midst, kill them, and stop the work!"
Genesis 32:9-12
Then Jacob prayed, "O God of my father Abraham, O God of my father Isaac, O LORD, you who told me, "Return to your country and to your relatives and I'll cause things to go well for you.'
Genesis 32:28
"Your name won't be Jacob anymore," the man replied, "but Israel, because you exerted yourself against both God and men, and you've emerged victorious."
2 Kings 19:14-19
Hezekiah took the messages from the couriers, read them, went up to the LORD's Temple, and laid them out in the presence of the LORD.
Psalm 50:15
Call on me in the day of distress; I will deliver you, and you will glorify me."
Psalm 55:16-22
I call upon God, and the LORD will deliver me.
Matthew 26:41
All of you must stay awake and pray that you won't be tempted. The spirit is indeed willing, but the body is weak."
Luke 6:11-12
The others were furious and began to discuss with each other what they could do to Jesus.
Luke 21:36
So be alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place and to take your stand in the presence of the Son of Man."
Acts 4:24-30
When they heard this, they all raised their voices to God and said, "Master, you made heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them.
1 Peter 5:8
Be clear-minded and alert. Your opponent, the Devil, is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.