9. "I have seen those people," the Lord said to Moses. "They are stubborn.
10. Now leave me alone. My anger will burn against them. I will destroy them. Then I will make you into a great nation."
11. But Moses asked the Lord his God to show favor to the people. "Lord," he said, "why should your anger burn against your people? You used your great power and mighty hand to bring them out of Egypt.