^{6 Ref} And you, son of man, have no fear of them or of their words, even if sharp thorns are round you and you are living among scorpions: have no fear of their words and do not be overcome by their looks, for they are an uncontrolled people.

^{7 Ref} And you are to give them my words, if they give ear to you or if they do not: for they are uncontrolled.

^{8 Ref} But you, son of man, give ear to what I say to you, and do not be uncontrolled like that uncontrolled people: let your mouth be open and take what I give you.