Nehemiah 9:27-29

Contemporary English Version

²⁷So you handed them over
to their enemies,
    who treated them terribly.
But in their sufferings,
    they begged you to help.
From heaven you listened
    to their prayers
and because of your great mercy,
you sent leaders to rescue them.

²⁸^(A) But when they were at peace,
    they would turn against you,
and you would hand them over
    to their enemies.
Then they would beg for help,
and because you are merciful,
    you rescued them
    over and over again.
²⁹^(B) You warned them to turn back
and discover true life
    by obeying your laws.
But they stubbornly refused
    and continued to sin.