Nehemiah 13:24

²⁴and their children spoke half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews’ language, but according to the language of each people.

²⁴And their children^[+] spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews’ language, but according to the language of each people.

²⁴Half of their children spoke the language of Ashdod or of the other peoples, but could not speak the language of Judah.

²⁴Half their children could only speak the language of Ashdod or that of another people, and didn't know how to speak the language of Judah.

⁹For then I will purify the lips of the peoples, that they may all call on the LORD’s name, to serve him shoulder to shoulder.