^{23 Ref} But this was the order I gave them, saying, Give ear to my voice, and I will be your God, and you will be my people: go in all the way ordered by me, so that all may be well for you.

^{24 Ref} But they took no note and did not give ear, but were guided by the thoughts and the pride of their evil hearts, going back and not forward.

^{25 Ref} From the day when your fathers came out of Egypt till this day, I have sent my servants the prophets to you, getting up early every day and sending them: