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Nehemiah 6:11

Courage and strengthIntegrityFearFaith

9 For they were all trying to frighten us, saying, “Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will never be finished.” But now, my God, strengthen my hands.

10 Later, I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, who was confined to his house. He said: “Let us meet at the house of God inside the temple. Let us shut the temple doors because they are coming to kill you— by night they are coming to kill you!”

But I replied, “Should a man like me run away? Should one like me go into the temple to save his own life? I will not go!”

12 I realized that God had not sent him, but that he had uttered this prophecy against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.

13 He had been hired to intimidate me so that I would sin by doing as he suggested, so they could give me a bad name in order to discredit me.

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BSB
But I replied, “Should a man like me run away? Should one like me go into the temple to save his own life? I will not go!”
KJV
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
WEB
I said, “Should a man like me flee? Who is there that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.”
ASV
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
DARBY
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, could go into the temple, and live? I will not go in.
BLB
And I said, “Should a man like me flee? And who [is] like me, who would go into the temple and live? I will not go in.”
ÅB
Men jeg svarte: Skulle en mann som jeg flykte? Og hvordan skulle en mann som jeg kunne gå inn i templet og enda bli i live? Jeg går ikke inn der.
OTB
Men jeg sa: “Skulle en mann som meg flykte? Og hvem som meg ville gå inn i tempelet for å redde sitt liv? Jeg vil ikke gå inn.”
B1930
Men jeg svarte: Skulde en mann som jeg flykte? Og hvorledes skulde en mann som jeg kunne gå inn i templet og enda bli i live? Jeg går ikke inn der.

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Cross references

  • Proverbs 28:1

    The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

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  • Psalms 11:1–2

    In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain!

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  • Acts 21:13

    Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

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  • Philippians 2:17

    But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

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  • Acts 20:24

    But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

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  • Luke 13:31–33

    At that very hour, some Pharisees came to Jesus and told Him, “Leave this place and get away, because Herod wants to kill You.”

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  • Psalms 112:6

    Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.

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  • Psalms 112:8

    His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.

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