Nehemiah 9:29-31
International Standard Version
29 You admonished them to return to your Law,
but they acted arrogantly,
and would not listen[a] to your commands.
They sinned against your regulations,
which if anyone obeys,
he will live by them.
They turned away,
being stubborn and stiff-necked,
and they did not listen.[b]
30 You were patient with them for many years,
warning them by your Spirit
through[c] your prophets.
But they would not listen,
so you turned them over
to the control of people in other[d] lands.
31 Nevertheless, in your great compassion
you did not completely destroy them
or abandon them,
because you are a God of grace
and you are merciful.
Footnotes
- Nehemiah 9:29 Or obey
- Nehemiah 9:29 Or obey
- Nehemiah 9:30 Lit. through the hand of
- Nehemiah 9:30 Lit. the
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