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Nehemiah 6:9
Jewish Publication Society 1917 · Berean Standard Bible
For they all would have us afraid, saying: ‘Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done.’ But now, strengthen Thou my hands.
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 (note: Hebrew But now; for clarity, my God has been included.), strengthen my hands.