5 You should make images of your piles and images of your mice+ that are bringing the land to ruin, and you should honor the God of Israel. Perhaps he will lighten the weight of his hand that is on you and your god and your land.+ 6 Why should you harden your heart as Egypt and Pharʹaoh hardened their hearts?+ When He dealt harshly with them,+ they had to send Israel away, and they departed.+