¹⁷ "They refused to listen , And did not remember Your wondrous deeds which You had performed among them; So they became e stubborn e and appointed a leader to return to their slavery in Egypt . But You are a God of forgiveness , Gracious and compassionate , Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness ; And You did not forsake them.

¹⁷ They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them. They became stiff-necked and in their rebellion appointed a leader in order to return to their slavery. But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Therefore you did not desert them,