Nehemiah 4:15

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

When our enemies heard that it was known to us and that God had frustrated their plan, we all returned to the wall, each to his work.

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:14

And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, “The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel.” For the Lord had ordained to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, so that the Lord might bring evil upon Absalom.

Romans 12:11

Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord.

Isaiah 44:25

who frustrates the omens of liars, and makes fools of diviners; who turns wise men back, and makes their knowledge foolish;

1 Thessalonians 4:11

to aspire to live quietly, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we charged you;

Mark 13:34

It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch.

Isaiah 8:10

Take counsel together, but it will come to naught; speak a word, but it will not stand, for God is with us.

Proverbs 21:30

No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel, can avail against the Lord.

2 Samuel 15:31

And it was told David, “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” And David said, “O Lord, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.”

Nehemiah 4:16

From that day on, half of my servants worked on construction, and half held the spears, shields, bows, and coats of mail; and the leaders stood behind all the house of Judah,