Nehemiah 9:16-17

16“But they, our ancestors, became arrogant and stiff-necked, and they did not obey your commands.

17They 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,