40 How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness

and grieved him in the desert!

40 How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness,

And grieve him in the desert!

40 Oh, how often they rebelled against him in the wilderness

and grieved his heart in that dry wasteland.

40 How often they provoked Him in the wilderness,

And grieved Him in the desert!

40 They turned against God so often in the desert

and grieved him there.

40 How oft did they rebel against him in the wilderness,

And grieve him in the desert!

40 How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness, and grieve him in the desert!

40 How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness! 

How often they caused him grief in the desert! 

40 How often they rebelled against Him

in the wilderness

and grieved Him in the desert.

40 How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness

and grieved him in the desert!

40 How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness

and vexed him in the wasteland!

40 How often they refused to obey him in the desert!

How often they caused him sorrow in that dry and empty land!

40 How often they rebelled against Him in the wilderness

And grieved Him in the desert!