Nehemiah 9:16-17

“But they and our fathers acted proudly and hardened their necks and did not obey Your commandments. They refused to obey and were not mindful of Your wonders that You performed among them. But they hardened their necks and in their rebellion appointed a leader to return to their bondage. But You are a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in kindness, and did not forsake them.