Nehemiah 5:8-10

Revised Geneva Translation

⁸ And I said to them, “We, according to our ability, have redeemed our brethren the Jews who were sold to the heathen. And will you sell your brethren back, or shall they be sold to us?” Then they held their peace and could not answer.

⁹ I also said, “That which you do is not good. Ought you not to walk in the fear of our God for the reproach of the heathen, our enemies?

¹⁰ “For even I, my brethren, and my servants, lend them money and grain. Please, let us stop this usury!