29 You warned them to turn back to your law,

but they acted arrogantly

and would not obey your commands.

They sinned against your ordinances,

which a person will live by if he does them.b

They stubbornly resisted,A

stiffened their necks, and would not obey.

30 You were patient with them for many years,

and your Spirit warned them through your prophets,c

but they would not listen.

Therefore, you handed them over to the surrounding peoples.d

31 However, in your abundant compassion,

you did not destroy them or abandon them,e

for you are a gracious and compassionate God.f