16. In addition, though I had acquired no land of my own, I did my part in this work on the wall, and all my attendants were gathered there for the work.
17. Though I set my table for a hundred and fifty persons, Jews and magistrates, as well as the neighboring Gentiles who came to us,
18. and though the daily preparations were made at my expense—one ox, six choice sheep, poultry—besides all kinds of wine in abundance every ten days, despite this I did not claim the governor’s allowance, for the labor lay heavy upon this people.
19. Keep in mind, my God, to my credit all that I did for this people.