Nehemiah 9:24-26

Good News Translation

²⁴^(A)They conquered the land of Canaan;
    you overcame the people living there.
You gave your people the power to do as they pleased
    with the people and kings of Canaan.
²⁵^(B)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^(C)“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,

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