¹⁷ They refused to obey,
And ^(A)they were not mindful of Your wonders
That You did among them.
But they hardened their necks,
And ^[a]in their rebellion
They appointed ^(B)a leader
To return to their bondage.
But You are God,
Ready to pardon,
^(C)Gracious and merciful,
Slow to anger,
Abundant in kindness,
And did not forsake them.

⁴ But there is ^(A)forgiveness with You,
That ^(B)You may be feared.