English Standard Version
So we labored at the work, and half of them held the spears from the break of dawn until the stars came out.

American Standard Version
So we wrought in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.

Berean Study Bible
So we continued the work, while half of the men held spears from the break of dawn until the stars came out.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And let us do the work: and let one half of us hold our spears from the rising of the morning, till the stars appear.

English Revised Version
So we wrought in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.

King James Bible
So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.

World English Bible
So we worked in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning until the stars appeared.

Young's Literal Translation
And we are working in the business, and half of them are keeping hold of the spears, from the going up of the dawn till the coming forth of the stars.

Nehemiah 4:21 Additional Translations ...