Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
that read: “It is reported among the nations—and Geshem agrees—that you and the Jews are plotting to revolt, and this is why you are building the wall. According to these reports, you are to become their king,
World English Bible (WEB)
in which was written, “It is reported among the nations, and Gashmu says it, that you and the Jews intend to rebel. Because of that, you are building the wall. You would be their king, according to these words.
Strong's King James
Wherein was written{H3789}{(H8803)}, It is reported{H8085}{(H8738)} among the heathen{H1471}, and Gashmu{H1654} saith{H559}{(H8802)} it, that thou and the Jews{H3064} think{H2803}{(H8802)} to rebel{H4775}{(H8800)}: for which cause{H3651} thou buildest{H1129}{(H8802)} the wall{H2346}, that thou mayest be{H1933}{(H8802)} their king{H4428}, according to these words{H1697}.
The F.O.G *
In it was written, "It is heard among the nations, and Geshem, saying that you and the Y'hudim are planning a rebellion, so therefore you are rebuilding the wall. You are to be their king according to these words.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
it is written in it, ‘Among the nations it hath been heard, and Gashmu is saying: Thou and the Jews are thinking to rebel, therefore thou art building the wall, and thou hast been to them for a king—according to these words!
