Nehemiah 9:22-26 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

22. You let them conquer kingsand take their land,including King Sihon of Heshbonand King Og of Bashan.

23. You brought them into the landthat you had promisedtheir ancestors,and you blessed their nationwith people who outnumberedthe stars in the sky.

24. Then their descendantsconquered the land.You helped them defeatthe kings and nationsand treat their enemieshowever they wished.

25. They captured strong citiesand rich farmland;they took furnished houses,as well as cisterns,vineyards, olive orchards,and numerous fruit trees.They ate till they were satisfied,and they celebratedyour abundant blessings.

26. In spite of this, they rebelledand disobeyed your laws.They killed your prophets,who warned themto turn back to you,and they cursed your name.

Nehemiah 9