Nehemiah 9:15-17

Common English Bible

¹⁵ When they were hungry, you gave them bread from heaven;
        when they were thirsty, you brought water out of the rock for them.
You told them to go in to possess the land that you had sworn to give them.

¹⁶ But our ancestors acted arrogantly.
        They were stubborn and wouldn’t obey your commandments.
¹⁷         They refused to obey,
            and didn’t remember the wonders that you accomplished in their midst.
        They acted arrogantly and decided to return to their slavery in Egypt.
But you are a God ready to forgive, merciful and compassionate,
        very patient, and truly faithful.
        You didn’t forsake them.