And so, Moses explained all these things to the sons of Israel, who did not agree with him, because of their anguish of spirit and very difficult work
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King James Version
And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage. English Standard Version
Moses spoke thus to the people of Israel, but they did not listen to Moses, because of their broken spirit and harsh slavery.New International Version
Moses reported this to the Israelites, but they did not listen to him because of their discouragement and cruel bondage.