²² For when I brought your ancestors out of Egypt and spoke to them, I did not just give them commands^(A) about burnt offerings and sacrifices,^{(B) 23} but I gave them this command:^(C) Obey^(D) me, and I will be your God and you will be my people.^(E) Walk in obedience to all^(F) I command you, that it may go well^(G) with you. ²⁴ But they did not listen^(H) or pay attention;^(I) instead, they followed the stubborn inclinations of their evil hearts.^(J) They went backward^(K) and not forward.