9. God scolded the Reed Sea, and it dried right up;he led them through the deeps like they were a dry desert.
10. God saved them from hostile powers;he redeemed them from the power of the enemy.
11. But the waters covered over their foes—not one of them survived!
12. So our ancestors trusted God’s words;they sang God’s praise.
13. But how quickly they forgot what he had done!They wouldn’t wait for his advice.
14. They were overcome with craving in the desert;they tested God in the wastelands.
15. God gave them what they asked for;he sent food to satisfy their appetites.
16. But then they were jealous of Moses in the camp,jealous too of Aaron, the Lord’s holy one.