Nehemiah 4:15

English Standard Version 2016

When our enemies heard that it was known to us and that God had frustrated their plan, we all returned to the wall, each to his work.

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:14

And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, “The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel.” For the Lord had ordained to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, so that the Lord might bring harm upon Absalom.

Romans 12:11

Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.

Isaiah 44:25

who frustrates the signs of liars and makes fools of diviners, who turns wise men back and makes their knowledge foolish,

1 Thessalonians 4:11

and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you,

Mark 13:34

It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake.

Isaiah 8:10

Take counsel together, but it will come to nothing; speak a word, but it will not stand, for God is with us.

Proverbs 21:30

No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the Lord.

2 Samuel 15:31

And it was told David, “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” And David said, “O Lord, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.”

Nehemiah 4:16

From that day on, half of my servants worked on construction, and half held the spears, shields, bows, and coats of mail. And the leaders stood behind the whole house of Judah,