Nehemiah 6:13
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Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Nehemiah 6:13
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He was hired for this reason, that I might become frightened and act accordingly and sin, so that they might have an evil report in order that they could reproach me.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For this cause was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For this reason they had given him money, in order that I might be overcome by fear and do what he said and do wrong, and so they would have reason to say evil about me and put shame on me.
- Basic English Bible
Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have wherewith to spread an evil report, that they might reproach me.
- Darby Bible
For he had taken money, that I being afraid should do this thing, and sin, and they might have some evil to upbraid me withal.
- Douay Rheims Bible
Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.
- Webster's Bible
He hired so that I would be afraid, do so, and sin, and that they might have material for an evil report, that they might reproach me.
- World English Bible
so that he [is] an hireling, that I may fear and do so, and I had sinned, and it had been to them for an evil name that they may reproach me.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For this cause was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might taunt me.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Nehemiah 6:13
6:13 And sin - By going into a place forbidden to me, and that in such a manner, which would have been both sinful and shameful. Reproach - As a coward, and conscious of my own guilt, that they might make me contemptible and odious both to my own people, and to the king of Persia.
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