Nehemiah 5:16

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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.

But the seed in the good soil means those who listen to the message and keep it in good, true hearts, and yield unfailingly.

Those who by persistently doing right strive for glory, honor, and immortality will have eternal life,

Let us not get tired of doing right, for at the proper time we shall reap, if we do not give out.

I have never coveted anyone's gold or silver or clothes.

We never used flattery, as you know, or found pretexts for making money, as God is our witness.

But granting that I did not burden you myself, I was clever about it, you say, and took you in by a trick.

For I have no one like him who would take such a real interest in you.