Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
For they all were alarmers of us, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work so that it may not be done. And now, O God, make my hands strong.
New American Standard Bible
For all of them were trying to frighten us,
King James Version
For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.
Holman Bible
For they were all trying to intimidate
But now, my God, strengthen me.
International Standard Version
For they all were trying to make us afraid by saying, "Their hands will become tired from laboring, so the work won't be completed." "Therefore, LORD, strengthen my hands!"
A Conservative Version
For they all would have made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work that it not be done. But now, [O God], strengthen thou my hands.
American Standard Version
For they all would have made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. But now, O God , strengthen thou my hands.
Amplified
For they all wanted to frighten us, thinking, “They will become discouraged with the work and it will not be done.” But now, [O God,] strengthen my hands.
Bible in Basic English
For they were hoping to put fear in us, saying, Their hands will become feeble and give up the work so that it may not get done. But now, O God, make my hands strong.
Darby Translation
For they all would have made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be slackened from the work, that it be not carried out. Now therefore strengthen my hands!
Julia Smith Translation
For all of them causing us to be afraid, saying, their hands shall be slackened from the work, and it shall not be done. And now strengthen my hand.
King James 2000
For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it will not be done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.
Lexham Expanded Bible
for all of them [sought] to frighten us, saying, "their hands will not do the work." And now, [God], strengthen my hands.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For they were all minded to make us afraid and thought, "They shall withdraw their hands from the work, that they shall not labour." Howbeit I strengthened my hand the more.
NET Bible
All of them were wanting to scare us, supposing, "Their hands will grow slack from the work, and it won't get done." So now, strengthen my hands!
New Heart English Bible
For they all would have made us afraid, saying, "Their hands will be weakened from the work, that it not be done. But now, strengthen my hands."
The Emphasized Bible
For, they all, were seeking to put us in fear, saying, Their hands will slacken from the work, and it will not be accomplished. Now, therefore, strengthen thou my hands!
Webster
For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it may not be done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.
World English Bible
For they all would have made us afraid, saying, "Their hands will be weakened from the work, that it not be done. But now, [God], strengthen my hands."
Youngs Literal Translation
for all of them are making us afraid, saying, 'Their hands are too feeble for the work, and it is not done;' and now, strengthen Thou my hands.
Themes
Blessing » Temporal blessings, prayer for » Nehemiah
Tobiah » An enemy of the jews in the time of nehemiah » Conspires to injure and intimidate nehemiah
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Nehemiah 6:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Enemies Foiled
8 And I sent to him saying, These things which you are saying are not happening, but you pretend them out of your own heart. 9 For they all were alarmers of us, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work so that it may not be done. And now, O God, make my hands strong. 10 And I came to the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who was shut up. And he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, inside the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple. For they will come to kill you. Yea, in the night they will come to kill you.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 138:3
In the day when I cried You answered me and made me bold with strength in my soul.
1 Samuel 30:6
And it greatly distressed David, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, each one for his sons and for his daughters. But David encouraged himself in Jehovah his God.
2 Chronicles 15:7
But you be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.
2 Chronicles 32:18
And they cried out with a loud voice in Jewish to the people of Jerusalem on the wall, in order to frighten them and to trouble them, so that they might take the city.
Ezra 4:1-24
And when the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the sons of the captivity built the temple to Jehovah, the God of Israel,
Nehemiah 4:10-14
And Judah said, The strength of the carriers of burdens is weakening, and there is much rubbish, so that we are not able to build the wall.
Nehemiah 6:14
My God, think upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these works of theirs, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets who would have made me afraid.
Psalm 56:3
When I am afraid I will trust in You.
Psalm 68:35
O God, You are overwhelming out of Your holy places; the God of Israel is He who gives strength and powers to the people. Blessed is God.
Psalm 71:1
In You, O Jehovah, I put my trust; let me never be put to shame.
Isaiah 35:3-4
Make the weak hands strong and make the feeble knees sure.
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear; for I am with you; be not dismayed; for I am your God. I will make you strong; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of My righteousness.
Jeremiah 38:4
And the rulers said to the king, Please let this man be put to death. For in this way he weakens the hands of the men of war who remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words to them. For this man does not seek the good of this people, but the hurt.
Zechariah 10:12
And I will strengthen them in Jehovah; and they shall walk up and down in His name, says Jehovah.
2 Corinthians 12:9
And He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may overshadow me.
Ephesians 3:16
that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man;
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Hebrews 12:12
Because of this, straighten up the hands which hang down and the enfeebled knees.
1 Peter 5:10
But the God of all grace, He calling us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little, He will perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.