^{6 Ref} And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.

^{7 Ref} And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear; for they are most rebellious.

^{8 Ref} But thou, son of man, hear what I say unto thee; be not thou rebellious like that rebellious house: open thy mouth, and eat that which I give thee.