Nehemiah 5:7-9

7So I thought it over and contended with the nobles and the leading people, and said to them, “1You are lending at interest, each to his brother!” Therefore, I held a great assembly against them.

8And I said to them, “We, according to our ability, 2have 3redeemed our Jewish brothers who were sold to the nations; now would you even sell your brothers that they may be sold to us?” Then they were silent and could not find a word to say.

9So I said, “The thing which you are doing is not good; should you not walk in the fear of our God because of 4the taunting of the nations, our enemies?