Charles Spurgeon Commentary Nehemiah 4:10

"And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall." — Nehemiah 4:10 (ASV)

The strength of the bearers of burden is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.

Poor Judah! He ought to have been bolder and braver; but he was not. It is the same today; some who seem to be pillars prove very weak in the hour of trial, and by their cowardice discourage the rest.