Nehemiah 5:18

New Century Version

This is what was prepared every day: one ox, six good sheep, and birds. And every ten days there were all kinds of wine. But I never demanded the food that was due a governor, because the people were already working very hard.

Cross References

1 Kings 5:3

“You remember my father David had to fight many wars with the countries around him, so he was never able to build a temple for worshiping the Lord his God. David was waiting until the Lord allowed him to defeat all his enemies.

Psalm 37:21

The wicked borrow and don’t pay back, but those who do right give freely to others.

Psalm 37:26

Good people always lend freely to others, and their children are a blessing.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

And when we ate another person’s food, we always paid for it. We worked very hard night and day so we would not be an expense to any of you.