"But they and our fathers acted proudly, Hardened their necks, And did not heed Your commandments.
Nehemiah 9:16
Surrounding context
9:15 You gave them bread from heaven for their hunger, And brought them water out of the rock for their thirst, And told them to go in to possess the land Which You had sworn to give them.
9:16 "But they and our fathers acted proudly, Hardened their necks, And did not heed Your commandments.
9:17 They refused to obey, And they were not mindful of Your wonders That You did among them. But they hardened their necks, And in their rebellion They appointed a leader To return to their bondage. But You are God, Ready to pardon, Gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, Abundant in kindness, And did not forsake them.