^{15 Ref} But earlier rulers who were before me made the people responsible for their upkeep, and took from them bread and wine at the rate of forty shekels of silver; and even their servants were lords over the people: but I did not do so, because of the fear of God.

^{16 Ref} And I kept on with the work of this wall, and we got no land for ourselves: and all my servants were helping with the work.