Nehemiah 5:15

God's Word

Those who were governors before me had made life difficult for the people by taking from them food and wine plus one pound of silver. Even the governors’ servants took advantage of their power over the people. But I didn’t do that, because I feared God.

Cross References

Genesis 20:11

Abraham said, “I thought that because there are no God-fearing people in this place, I’d be killed because of my wife.

Genesis 42:18

On the third day Joseph said to them, “Do this, and you will live. I, too, fear God.

Nehemiah 5:16

Instead, I put my best effort into the work on this wall, and we bought no land. All my men gathered here for work.

Nehemiah 5:9

I added, “What you’re doing is wrong. Shouldn’t you live in the fear of our God to keep our enemies from ridiculing us?

Job 31:23

“A disaster from God terrifies me. In the presence of his majesty I can do nothing.

Psalm 112:1

Hallelujah! Blessed is the person who fears the Lord and is happy to obey his commands.

Psalm 147:11

The Lord is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy.

Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and faithfulness, peace is made with the Lord. By the fear of the Lord, evil is avoided.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his servants become wicked.

Isaiah 50:10

Who among you fears the Lord and obeys his servant? Let those who walk in darkness and have no light trust the name of the Lord and depend upon their God.

Jeremiah 32:9

“So I bought the field in Anathoth from my cousin Hanamel and gave him the money. The field cost seven ounces of silver.

Lamentations 5:8

Slaves rule us. There is no one to rescue us from them.

Matthew 5:47

Are you doing anything remarkable if you welcome only your friends? Everyone does that!

2 Corinthians 11:9

When I was with you and needed something, I didn’t bother any of you for help. My friends from the province of Macedonia supplied everything I needed. I kept myself from being a financial burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do that.

2 Corinthians 12:13

How were you treated worse than the other churches, except that I didn’t bother you for help? Forgive me for this wrong!

1 Samuel 8:15

He will take a tenth of your grain and wine and give it to his aids and officials.