Deuteronomy 9:16-24

16Then I saw that you had sinned against the Lord your God. You had made a statue of a calf for yourselves. You had quickly turned from the way the Lord commanded you to live.

17I took the two tablets, threw them down, and smashed them in front of you.

18Once again I threw myself down in front of the Lord. I went without food and water for 40 days and 40 nights because of the sin you committed. You did what the Lord considered evil and made him furious.

19I was terrified of the Lord’s anger and fury. He was so angry he wanted to destroy you. But once more the Lord listened to me.

20The Lord also became very angry with Aaron and wanted to destroy him. But at that time I prayed for Aaron, too.

21I took that sinful calf you made and burned it. I crushed it, grinding it thoroughly until it was as fine as powder. Then I threw the powder into the river that flowed down the mountain.

22You also made the Lord angry at Taberah, Massah, and Kibroth Hattaavah.

23When the Lord sent you from Kadesh Barnea, he said, “Go and take possession of the land I’m giving you.” But you rebelled against the Lord your God’s word. You didn’t believe him or obey him.

24You’ve rebelled against the Lord as long as I’ve known you.