⁷ and Pharaoh sendeth, and lo, not even one of the cattle of Israel hath died, and the heart of Pharaoh is hard, and he hath not sent the people away.

¹⁴ And Jehovah saith unto Moses, `The heart of Pharaoh hath been hard, he hath refused to send the people away;

³² and Pharaoh hardeneth his heart also at this time, and hath not sent the people away.

¹² And Jehovah strengtheneth the heart of Pharaoh, and he hath not hearkened unto them, as Jehovah hath spoken unto Moses.

⁴ Wise in heart and strong in power -- Who hath hardened toward Him and is at peace?

¹ A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.

⁴ From my knowing that thou art obstinate, And a sinew of iron thy neck, And thy forehead brass,

²⁰ and when his heart was high, and his spirit was strong to act proudly, he hath been caused to come down from the throne of his kingdom, and his glory they have caused to pass away from him,

¹⁸ so, then, to whom He willeth, He doth kindness, and to whom He willeth, He doth harden.