KJVSome also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.
Some also there were that said, We are mortgaging our fields, and our vineyards, and our houses: let us get grain, because of the dearth.
Others were saying, “We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards, and our homes to get grain during the famine.”
And there are who are saying, `Our fields, and our vineyards, and our houses, we are pledging, and we receive corn for the famine.'
And there were that said, We have had to pledge our fields, and our vineyards, and our houses, that we might procure corn in the dearth.
Nehemiah — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
N E H E M I A H CHAP. V. How bravely Nehemiah, as a wise and faithful governor, stood upon his guard against the attacks of enemies abroad, we read in the foregoing chapter. Here we have him no less bold and active to redress grievances at home, and,…