Nehemiah 5:14-16

EasyEnglish Bible

¹⁴ All the time that I ruled the land of Judah, I did not eat the government officer's special food. I was the ruler from the 20th year of King Artaxerxes until his 32nd year as king. For all those 12 years, I and my relatives refused to eat the special food. ¹⁵ The officers who ruled there before I came made much trouble for the people. They took food and wine from the people, as well as 40 silver coins every day. Their servants also gave the people much trouble. But I did not live like them, because I wanted to please God. ¹⁶ I worked hard to help the work on the city's walls. I did not take any land for myself. All my servants also had to join with me in the work.