Pharaohsent,and behold,there was not evenoneof the livestockof Israeldead.But the heartof Pharaohwas hardened,and he did not letthe peoplego.
"Wisein heartand mightyin strength,Whohas defiedHim withoutharm?
"But I knowthat the kingof Egyptwill not permityou to go,exceptunder compulsion.
Yet Pharaoh'sheartwas hardened,and he did not listento them, as the LORDhad said.
Then the LORDsaidto Moses,"Pharaoh'sheartis stubborn;he refusesto letthe peoplego.
But Pharaohhardenedhis heartthistimealso,and he did not letthe peoplego.
And the LORDhardenedPharaoh'sheart,and he did not listento them, justas the LORDhad spokento Moses.
Then the LORDsaidto Mosesand Aaron,"Takefor yourselves handfulsof sootfrom a kiln,and let Mosesthrowit toward the skyin the sightof Pharaoh.
A manwho hardens[his] neckafter much reproofWill suddenlybe brokenbeyondremedy.
"BecauseI knowthat you are obstinate,And your neckis an ironsinewAnd your foreheadbronze,
"But whenhis heartwas liftedup and his spiritbecameso proudthat he behavedarrogantly,he was deposedfrom his royalthroneand [his] glorywas takenawayfrom him.
So thenHe has mercyon whomHe desires,and He hardenswhomHe desires.
