Nehemiah 5:2
For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live.
In other versions
For there were that said, We, our sons and our daughters, are many: let us get grain, that we may eat and live.
ASV
For there were some who said, We, our sons and our daughters, are a great number: let us get grain, so that we may have food for our needs.
BBE
And there were that said, We, our sons and our daughters, are many, and we must procure corn that we may eat and live.
DBY
For there were that said, We, our sons and our daughters, are many: let us get grain, that we may eat and live.
WEB
yea, there are who are saying, `Our sons, and our daughters, we -- are many, and we receive corn, and eat, and live.'
YLT
For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live.
ENG
For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live.
WBT
Some were saying, “We and our sons and daughters are numerous. We must get grain in order to eat and stay alive.”
BSB
In context
1And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.
2For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live.
3Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.
4There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards.