19. The Israelites who were in charge of the people realized they were in trouble. They knew it when they were told, "Don't lower the number of bricks you are required to make each day."
20. When they left Pharaoh, they found Moses and Aaron waiting to meet them.
21. They said to Moses and Aaron, "We want the Lord to look at what you have done! We want him to judge you for it! We are like a very bad smell to Pharaoh and his officials. You have given them an excuse to kill us with their swords."
22. Moses returned to the Lord. He said to him, "Lord, why have you brought trouble on these people? Is this why you sent me?