7. When you were in trouble,I rescued you,and from the thunderclouds,I answered your prayers.Later I tested youat Meribah Spring.
8. “Listen, my people,while I, the Lord,correct you!Israel, if you would onlypay attention to me!
9. Don't worship foreign godsor bow down to godsyou know nothing about.
10. I am the Lord your God.I rescued you from Egypt.Just ask, and I will give youwhatever you need.
11. “But, my people, Israel,you refused to listen,and you would have nothingto do with me!
12. So I let you be stubbornand keep on followingyour own advice.