Neh 5:19 | MHM | STEP | v. 19 : Nehemiah ends with a prayer: “Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people” (Nehemiah 5:19 ). He was not boasting or trying to earn God’s favor, but he trusted God to remember his service and reward him. Nehemiah did not look for praise from people, but trusted that God’s approval was enough (Psalm 40:5 ).

‏ Nehemiah 5:19

v. 19: Nehemiah ends with a prayer: “Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people” (Nehemiah 5:19 ^a). He was not boasting or trying to earn God’s favor, but he trusted God to remember his service and reward him. Nehemiah did not look for praise from people, but trusted that God’s approval was enough (Psalm 40:5 ^b).