Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
I consulted with myself and contended with the nobles and the rulers and said to them, “
King James Version
Then I consulted with myself, and I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said unto them, Ye exact usury, every one of his brother. And I set a great assembly against them.
Holman Bible
After seriously considering the matter, I accused the nobles and officials, saying to them, “Each of you is charging his countrymen interest.”
International Standard Version
So after thinking it over carefully, I accused the officials and nobles openly, "Every one of you is charging your fellow countrymen interest!" So I opened a public investigation against them.
A Conservative Version
Then I consulted with myself, and contended with the ranking men and the rulers, and said to them, Ye exact usury, everyone of his brother. And I held a great assembly against them.
American Standard Version
Then I consulted with myself, and contended with the nobles and the rulers, and said unto them, Ye exact usury, every one of his brother. And I held a great assembly against them.
Amplified
I thought it over and then challenged the nobles and the rulers. I said to them, “You are exacting usury (excessive interest) from your own brother (relative).” So I held a great assembly to confront them.
Bible in Basic English
And after turning it over in my mind, I made a protest to the chiefs and the rulers, and said to them, Every one of you is taking interest from his countryman. And I got together a great meeting of protest.
Darby Translation
And I consulted with myself; and I remonstrated with the nobles and the rulers, and said to them, Ye exact usury, every one of his brother! And I set a great assembly against them.
Julia Smith Translation
And my heart will take counsel to me, and I shall contend with the nobles and the prefects, and say to them, Ye impose a debt each upon his brother. And I shall give a great convocation against them.
King James 2000
Then I consulted with myself, and I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said unto them, you exact interest, every one from his brother. And I held a great assembly against them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I thought over this in my heart, and then I quarreled with the nobles and the prefects. I said to them, "You yourselves are taking interest from your own brother!" So I called the great assembly against them,
Modern King James verseion
And my heart within myself ruled, and I rebuked the nobles and the rulers, and said to them, You exact interest, each one from his brother. And I held a great gathering against them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and I advised so in my mind, that I rebuked the councilors and the rulers, and said unto them, "Will ye require usury one of another?" And I brought a great congregation against them,
NET Bible
I considered these things carefully and then registered a complaint with the wealthy and the officials. I said to them, "Each one of you is seizing the collateral from your own countrymen!" Because of them I called for a great public assembly.
New Heart English Bible
Then I consulted with myself, and contended with the nobles and the rulers, and said to them, "You exact usury, everyone of his brother." I held a great assembly against them.
The Emphasized Bible
So my heart took counsel unto me and I contended with the nobles and with the deputies, and said to them, A loan on interest - every man to his brother, are ye making, - So I appointed over them a great assembly;
Webster
Then I consulted with myself, and I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said to them, Ye exact interest, every one of his brother. And I set a great assembly against them.
World English Bible
Then I consulted with myself, and contended with the nobles and the rulers, and said to them, "You exact usury, everyone of his brother." I held a great assembly against them.
Youngs Literal Translation
and my heart reigneth over me, and I strive with the freemen, and with the prefects, and say to them, 'Usury one upon another ye are exacting;' and I set against them a great assembly,
Themes
Brother » Signifies » A neighbor
Business life » Debts » Usury, forbidden
Covetousness » Instances of » Some jews » In exacting usury from their brethren
Credit system » Debts » Usury, forbidden
Creditors » Often cruel in exacting debts
Repentance » Instances of » The jews of the exile » Because of their oppressive usury
Reproof » On account of » Oppressing our brethren
Interlinear
Malak
Leb
Nashah
'ach
Nathan
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Nehemiah 5:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Nehemiah Deals With Strife
6
On hearing their outcry and what they said I was very angry.
7 I consulted with myself and contended with the nobles and the rulers and said to them, “
Phrases
Cross References
Exodus 22:25
When you lend money to any of my people who are poor, do not act like a moneylender and require him to pay interest.
Leviticus 25:36
Do not collect interest or make any profit from him. Respect your God by respecting other Israelites' lives.
Deuteronomy 23:19-20
Do not charge interest to your brothers, interest on money, food, anything that may be loaned at interest.
Deuteronomy 24:10-13
When you make your neighbor a loan of any sort do not go into his house and repossess the security.
Psalm 15:5
The one who does not collect interest on a loan or take a bribe against an innocent person. Whoever does these things will never fall or be upset.
Ezekiel 22:12
Some of your people murder for pay. Some charge interest on the loans they make to other Israelites and get rich by taking advantage of them. They have forgotten me. The Lord Jehovah has spoken.
Leviticus 19:15
Do no injustice in judgment. Do not be partial to the poor nor defer to the great. Judge your neighbor fairly.
Deuteronomy 15:2-3
This is how you should release. Every man who has a loan to his neighbor shall release it. He shall not require it from his neighbor, or from his brother, because it is called Jehovah's release.
2 Chronicles 19:6-7
He told the judges: Be careful when you make your decisions in court. Remember these are Jehovah's people. He will know the judgements you decide.
2 Chronicles 28:9-13
A prophet of Jehovah named Oded was there. He went to meet the army coming home to Samaria. He said: Jehovah the God of your ancestors handed Judah over to you in his anger. You killed them in a rage that reaches up to heaven.
Psalm 4:4
Tremble, stand in awe and do not sin! Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and keep silent.
Psalm 15:1
([Psalm of David]) O Jehovah, who may stay in your tent? Who may reside on your holy mountain?
Psalm 27:8
You said: Seek my face (look for me) (my presence). My heart said to you, O Jehovah, I will look for you.
Psalm 82:1-4
([Psalm of Asaph]) God stands in the congregation of the mighty. He pronounces judgment among the god-like ones: (John 10:35)
Proverbs 27:5
Open rebuke is better than secret love.
Ezekiel 45:9
This is what the Lord Jehovah says: 'I have had enough of you, you princes of Israel.' 'Stop your violence and looting, and do what is fair and right. Stop evicting my people,' declares the Lord Jehovah.
Matthew 18:17
If he will not listen to them, let it come to the attention of the congregation. If he will not listen to the congregation, let him be to you as a heathen and a tax collector.
2 Corinthians 5:16
From now on we know no man according to the flesh: even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know him so no longer.
Galatians 2:11
When Cephas came to Antioch, I openly resisted him because he was completely wrong.
1 Timothy 5:20
Reprove the sinner in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
Titus 2:15
Speak and exhort and reprove these things with all authority. Let no man despise you.