Verse Comparison: Nehemiah 9:16
American Standard Version
But they and our fathers dealt proudly and hardened their neck, and hearkened not to thy commandments,
Amplified® Bible
But they and our fathers acted presumptuously and stiffened their necks, and did not heed Your commandments.
Contemporary English Version
Our stubborn ancestors refused to obey-- they forgot about the miracles you had worked for them, and they were determined to return to Egypt and become slaves again.
Darby English Version
But they, our fathers, dealt proudly, and hardened their neck, and hearkened not to thy commandments,
Good News Bible
But our ancestors grew proud and stubborn and refused to obey your commands.
King James Version
But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments,
New American Standard Bible
"But they, our fathers, acted arrogantly; They became stubborn and would not listen to Your commandments.
New International Version
"But they, our forefathers, became arrogant and stiff-necked, and did not obey your commands.
New King James Version
"But they and our fathers acted proudly,
Hardened their necks,
And did not heed Your commandments.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"But they, our fathers, acted arrogantly; they became stubborn and would not listen to Your commandments.
Revised Standard Version
"But they and our fathers acted presumptuously and stiffened their neck and did not obey thy commandments;
Young's Literal Translation
`And they and our fathers have acted proudly, and harden their neck, and have not hearkened unto Thy commands,
