Nehemiah 5:11-13

International Standard Version

¹¹ So today please restore to them their fields, vineyards, olive orchards, and homes, along with the one percent interest charge^[a] that you’ve assessed them on the grain, wine, and oil.”

¹² They responded, “We will restore these things,^[b] and will assess no interest charges^[c] against them. We will do what you are requesting!”

So I called the priests and made them take an oath to fulfill this promise. ¹³ I also shook my robes,^[d] and said, “May God shake out every man from his house and his possessions who does not keep this promise. May he be emptied out and shaken just like this.”

All the assembly said, “Amen!” and praised the Lord. And the people kept their promise.