Nehemiah 5:18

New International Reader's Version

Each day one ox, six of the best sheep and some birds were prepared for me. Every ten days plenty of wine of all kinds was brought in as well. In spite of all that, I never asked for the food that was provided for my table. That’s because the people were already paying too many taxes.

Cross References

1 Kings 5:3

“As you know, my father David had to fight many battles. His enemies attacked him from every side. So he couldn’t build a temple where the Lord his God would put his Name. That wouldn’t be possible until the Lord had put his enemies under his control.

Psalm 37:21

Sinful people borrow and don’t pay back. But those who are godly give freely to others.

Psalm 37:26

The godly are always giving and lending freely. Their children will be a blessing.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

We didn’t eat anyone’s food without paying for it. In fact, it was just the opposite. We worked night and day. We worked very hard so that we wouldn’t cause any expense to any of you.