Nehemiah 5:7

Nehemiah 5:7 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

7I pondered them in my mind and then accused the nobles and officials. I told them, “You are charging your own people interest!” So I called together a large meeting to deal with them

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

7So I thought it over and contended with the nobles and the leading people, and said to them, “You are lending at interest, each to his brother!” Therefore, I held a great assembly against them.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

7I consulted with myself and contended with the nobles and the rulers and said to them, “You are exacting usury, each from his brother!” Therefore, I held a great assembly against them.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

7I thought it over and then challenged the nobles and the rulers. I said to them, “You are exacting usury (excessive interest) from your own brother (relative).” So I held a great assembly to confront them.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

7and after serious thought I rebuked the nobles and officials, saying, “You are exacting usury from your own brothers!”
So I called a large assembly against them

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

7I thought it over for a while. Then I accused the nobles and officials of breaking the law. I told them, “You are charging your own people interest!” So I called together a large group of people to handle the matter.

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