Matthew Poole and continuators on Nehemiah 5:9

9 Also I said, It is not good that ye do: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God, because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies ?

i. e. It is a very bad and wicked thing: as this same Phrase is used, Pro. 16. 29. & 17. 26. & 18. 5 & 19. 2. A common Figure, called Meiosis, where more is understood than is expressed.

Who are round about you, and observe all your Actions, and will loath and reproach both you for such barbarous usage of your Brethren, and Religion for your sakes: Which if you have any Love or Respect either to God, or to your selves, you will prevent.

Marginal references: Lev. 25. 3[illegible: 1+ letters].