1 Esdras 8:51 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

For I was ashamed to ask of the king footmen, and horsemen, and conduct for safeguard against our adversaries.

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I was ashamed to ask the king for infantry, cavalry, and an escort for safety from our enemies,

I would have been ashamed to ask the emperor for infantry and cavalry to accompany us and protect us from our enemies,

for I was ashamed to ask of the king infantry, cavalry, and an escort for protection against our adversaries.

I would have been ashamed to ask the emperor for infantry and cavalry to accompany us and protect us from our enemies,

for I was ashamed to ask of the king infantry, cavalry, and an escort for protection against our adversaries.

For I was ashamed to ask the king for foot soldiers and cavalry and an escort to keep us safe from our adversaries;