NET Bible
"So it happened that the Jews who were living near them came and warned us repeatedly about all the schemes they were plotting against us."
— Nehemiah 4:12, NET Bible
“And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us they will be upon you.”
“And it came to pass that, when the Jews that dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times from all places, Ye must return unto us. ”
“It happened that when the Jews who lived by them came, they said to us ten times from all places, "Wherever you turn, they will attack us."”
“And it came to pass, that when the Jews that dwelt by them came and told us ten times, out of all the places from whence they came to us,”
“And it came about that when the Jews who were living near them came, they said to us ten times, From all directions they are coming against us.”
“And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us they will be upon you.”
So we prayed to our God and stationed a guard to protect against them both day and night.
Then those in Judah said,“The strength of the laborers has failed! The debris is so great that we are unable to rebuild the wall.”
Our adversaries also boasted,“Before they are aware or anticipate anything, we will come in among them and kill them, and we will bring this work to a halt!”
So it happened that the Jews who were living near them came and warned us repeatedly about all the schemes they were plotting against us.
So I stationed people at the lower places behind the wall in the exposed places. I stationed the people by families, with their swords, spears, and bows.
When I had made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people,“Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the great and awesome Lord, and fight on behalf of your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your families!”
It so happened that when our adversaries heard that we were aware of these matters, God frustrated their intentions. Then all of us returned to the wall, each to his own work.