16 Our stubborn ancestorsrefused to obey—they forgot about the miraclesyou had worked for them,and they were determinedto return to Egyptand become slaves again.
17 But, our God, you are mercifuland quick to forgive;you are loving, kind,and very patient.So you never turned awayfrom them—
18 not even when they madean idol shaped like a calfand insulted you by claiming,“This is the god who rescued usfrom Egypt.”
19 Because of your great mercy,you never abandoned themin the desert.And you always guided themwith a cloud by dayand a fire at night.
20 Your gentle Spiritinstructed them,and you gave them manna to eatand water to drink.
21 You took good care of them,and for forty yearsthey never lacked a thing.Their clothes didn't wear out,and their feet were never swollen.
22 You let them conquer kingsand take their land,including King Sihon of Heshbonand King Og of Bashan.