Nehemiah 5:18

New English Translation

Every day one ox, six select sheep, and some birds were prepared for me, and every ten days all kinds of wine in abundance. Despite all this I did not require the food allotted to the governor, for the work was demanding on this people.

Cross References

1 Kings 5:3

“You know that my father David was unable to build a temple to honor the Lord his God, for he was busy fighting battles on all fronts while the Lord subdued his enemies.

Psalm 37:21

Evil men borrow, but do not repay their debt, but the godly show compassion and are generous.

Psalm 37:26

All day long he shows compassion and lends to others, and his children are blessed.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

and we did not eat anyone’s food without paying. Instead, in toil and drudgery we worked night and day in order not to burden any of you.