Nehemiah 9:34-36

New Century Version

³⁴ Our kings, leaders, priests, and ancestors did not obey your teachings;
    they did not pay attention to the commands and warnings you gave them.
³⁵ Even when our ancestors were living in their kingdom,
    enjoying all the good things you had given them,
    enjoying the land that was fertile and full of room,
    they did not stop their evil ways.