^{16 Ref} But they and our fathers dealt proudly and hardened their neck, and didn't listen to your commandments,

^{17 Ref} and refused to obey, neither were mindful of your wonders that you did among them, but hardened their neck, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage. But you are a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, and didn't forsake them.