Nehemiah 9:25-27

Good News Translation

²⁵^(A)Your people captured fortified cities,
    fertile land, houses full of wealth,
    cisterns already dug,
    olive trees, fruit trees, and vineyards.
They ate all they wanted and grew fat;
    they enjoyed all the good things you gave them.

²⁶^(B)“But your people rebelled and disobeyed you;
    they turned their backs on your Law.
They killed the prophets who warned them,
    who told them to turn back to you.
They insulted you time after time,
²⁷    so you let their enemies conquer and rule them.
In their trouble they called to you for help,
    and you answered them from heaven.
In your great mercy you sent them leaders
    who rescued them from their foes.