Nehemiah 3:5
And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.
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English Standard Version
And next to them the Tekoites repaired, but their nobles would not stoop to serve their Lord.
New International Version
The next section was repaired by the men of Tekoa, but their nobles would not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors.
Catholic Public Domain Version
And beside them, the Tekoites built. But the nobles among them did not put their necks to the work of their Lord