Their threats, lies, slander, intimidation — including the use of spies sent to discourage him — must have been like persistent thorns in his flesh.
Nende ähvardused, valed, laim, hirmutamine ja sealhulgas ka maakuulajad, kes olid saadetud Nehemjat heidutama, olid ilmselt nagu püsivad vaiad tema „lihas ”.