23. but I gave them this command: obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in obedience to all I command you, that it may go well with you.
24. But they did not listen or pay attention; instead, they followed the stubborn inclinations of their evil hearts. They went backwards and not forwards.
25. From the time your ancestors left Egypt until now, day after day, again and again I sent you my servants the prophets.
26. But they did not listen to me or pay attention. They were stiff-necked and did more evil than their ancestors.”
27. ‘When you tell them all this, they will not listen to you; when you call to them, they will not answer.