{With} three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king's house:

Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, {even} of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered. {I make...: Chaldee, by me a decree is made} {hindered: Chaldee, made to cease}

Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof. {good...: Heb. kindnesses} {offices: or, observations}

For their rock {is} not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves {being} judges.

{With} three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king's house:

For {it was} the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day. {a certain...: or, a sure ordinance}