Nehemiah 9:16–17

16 But our ancestors acted arrogantly;

they became stiff-necked and did not listen to your commands.

17 They refused to listen

and did not remember your wonders

you performed among them.e

They became stiff-necked and appointed a leader

to return to their slavery in Egypt.A,f

But you are a forgiving God,

gracious and compassionate,

slow to anger and abounding in faithful love,g

and you did not abandon them.