Nehemiah 9:33-35

Good News Translation

³³ You have done right to punish us;
    you have been faithful, even though we have sinned.
³⁴ Our ancestors, our kings, leaders, and priests
    have not kept your Law.
They did not listen to your commands and warnings.
³⁵ With your blessing, kings ruled your people
    when they lived in the broad, fertile land you gave them;
    but they failed to turn from sin and serve you.