⁶ For our ancestors were unfaithful and did what is evil in the sight of the Lord our God. They abandoned him, turned their faces away from the Lord’s dwelling place, and turned their backs on him.^[a](A)

⁵ we have sinned,^(A) done wrong, acted wickedly, rebelled,^(B) and turned away from your commands and ordinances.^{(C) 6} We have not listened to your servants the prophets,^(D) who spoke in your name to our kings, leaders, ancestors, and all the people of the land.

¹¹ All Israel has broken your law and turned away,^(A) refusing to obey you. The promised curse^[a] written in the law of Moses,^(B) the servant of God, has been poured out on us because we have sinned against him.