Nehemiah 9:16-17

Nehemiah 9:16-17

[16] But they and our fathers  dealt proudly,  and hardened  their necks,  and hearkened  not to thy commandments,  [17] And refused  to obey,  neither were mindful  of thy wonders  that thou didst  among them; but hardened  their necks,  and in their rebellion  appointed  a captain  to return  to their bondage:  but thou art a God  ready to pardon,  gracious  and merciful,  slow  to anger,  and of great  kindness,  and forsookest  them not.