Nehemiah 5:19

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Remember me favorably, O my God, for all that I have done for this people.

American Standard Version (1901)

Remember unto me, O my God, for good, all that I have done for this people.

Bible in Basic English

Keep in mind, O my God, for my good, all I have done for this people.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Remember me, O my God, for good according to all that I have done for this people.

Free Bible Version

Please remember me positively, my God, for all that I've done for this people.

Geneva Bible 1599

Remember me, O my God, in goodnesse, according to all that I haue done for this people.

King James (Authorized) Version

Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.

Translation for Translators

My God, do not forget me, and reward me because of all that I have done for these people.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Call me to mind, my God, for good, because of all that I have done for this people.

Noah Webster Bible

Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.

World English Bible

Remember me, my God, for all the good that I have done for this people.

Young's Literal Translation

Remember for me, O my God, for good, all that I have done for this people.

Context

Nehemiah’s Generosity

¹⁸Each day one ox, six choice sheep, and some fowl were prepared for me, and once every ten days an abundance of all kinds of wine was provided. But I did not demand the food allotted to the governor, because the burden on the people was so heavy.¹⁹Remember me favorably, O my God, for all that I have done for this people.

Summary

Nehemiah expresses his commitment to God's work by highlighting his integrity and devotion in serving the people of Israel. He demonstrates his fear of God by not exploiting his position of authority for personal gain, setting an example of righteous leadership. Nehemiah's reliance on God's strength and guidance throughout his leadership role showcases his faith and humility. His selfless dedication to the welfare of the community reflects the qualities of a true servant leader, prioritizing the well-being of others above his own interests. This verse serves as a model for leaders to lead with integrity, humility, and a deep reverence for God.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Think upon me, my God, for good - Nehemiah wishes for no reward from man; and he only asks mercy at the hand of his God for what his providence enabled him to do; and which, according to the good hand of his God upon him, he had done faithfully. He does not offer his good deeds to God in extenuation of his sins, or as a compensation for the heaven he expected. Nothing of the kind: he simply says, what any good man might say, My God, as I have done good to them, so do good to me; or as the poet has sung: - "Teach me to feel another's wo, To hide the fault I see: The mercy I to others show, That mercy show to me!" Pope. This is according to the precept of Christ: "Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven; give, and it shall be given unto you."