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Connecting Statement:

Nehemiah begins to pray to God.

Hear, our God, for we are despised

Here the word "we" refers to the Jews. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Hear, our God, for our enemies despise us" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

give them up to be plundered

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "let their enemies rob them" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

Turn back their taunts on their own heads

The phrase "their taunts" refers to Sanballat's and Tobiah's insults. Here the word "heads" refers to the whole people. Alternate translation: "Turn their taunts onto themselves" or "Cause their insulting words to mock themselves" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)