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Nehemiah 5:15
Modern English Version
Nehemiah 5:15
Modern English Version
15 The former governors preceding me had extracted a heavy burden on the people, because they took from them food and wine, besides forty shekels[a] of silver. Moreover, even their servants domineered over the people. But I myself never did so, because of the fear of God.
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