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Connecting Statement:
Nehemiah begins to pray to God.
Hear, our God, for we are despised
"Hear, our God, for our enemies despise us". This refers to the Jews.
give them up to be plundered
"let their enemies rob them"
Turn back their taunts on their own heads
"Turn their taunts onto themselves" or "Cause their insulting words to mock themselves". The phrase "their taunts" refers to Sanballat's and Tobiah's insults. The word "heads" refers to the whole person.
land of captivity
"land where they are prisoners"