Nehemiah 4:4

“Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Nehemiah 4:4

Heare, O our God, for we are despised: and turne their reproch vpon their owne head, and giue them for a pray, in the land of captiuitie.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Hear, O our God, how we are despised! Return their reproach on their own heads and give them up for plunder in a land of captivity.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn back their reproach upon their own head, and give them up for a spoil in a land of captivity;
- American Standard Version (1901)

Give ear, O our God, for we are looked down on: let their words of shame be turned back on themselves, and let them be given up to wasting in a land where they are prisoners:
- Basic English Bible

Hear, our God, for we are despised, and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in a land of captivity!
- Darby Bible

Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:
- Webster's Bible

Hear, our God; for we are despised; and turn back their reproach on their own head, give them up for a spoil in a land of captivity;
- World English Bible

Hear, O our God, for we have been despised; and turn back their reproach on their own head, and give them for a spoil in a land of captivity;
- Youngs Literal Bible

(3:36) Hear, O our God; for we are despised; and turn back their reproach upon their own head, and give them up to spoiling in a land of captivity;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Nehemiah 4:4

Wesley's Notes for Nehemiah 4:4


4:4 A prey - Give them for a prey to their enemies, and let these carry them into the land of captivity.


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