Nehemiah 9:34-36

Contemporary English Version

³⁴ Our kings and leaders,
    our priests and ancestors
have never obeyed your commands
    or heeded your warnings.
³⁵ You blessed them with a kingdom
and with an abundance
    of rich, fertile land,
but they refused to worship you
    or turn from their evil.
³⁶ Now we are slaves
in this fruitful land
    you gave to our ancestors.