Nehemiah 4:9

New American Bible - revised edition

When our enemies realized that we had been warned and that God had upset their plan, we all went back, each to our own task at the wall.

Cross References

Genesis 32:28

“What is your name?” the man asked. He answered, “Jacob.”

Nehemiah 4:10

From that time on, however, only half my work force took a hand in the work, while the other half, armed with spears, bucklers, bows, and breastplates, stood guard behind the whole house of Judah

Nehemiah 4:11

as they rebuilt the wall. The load carriers, too, were armed; each worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other.

Job 5:12

He frustrates the plans of the cunning, so that their hands achieve no success;

Psalm 33:10

The Lord foils the plan of nations, frustrates the designs of peoples.

Psalm 50:15

Then call on me on the day of distress; I will rescue you, and you shall honor me.”

Proverbs 22:12

The eyes of the Lord watch over the knowledgeable, but he defeats the projects of the faithless.

Matthew 26:41

Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Luke 21:36

Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.” Ministry in Jerusalem.

1 Peter 5:8

Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for [someone] to devour.