^{26 Ref} And they have not hearkened unto Me, Nor inclined their ear, and harden their neck, They have done evil above their fathers.

^{27 Ref} And thou hast spoken unto them all these words, And they do not hearken to thee, And thou hast called unto them, And they do not answer thee.

^{28 Ref} And thou hast said unto them: This `is' the nation that hath not hearkened, To the voice of Jehovah its God, Nor have they accepted instruction, Perished hath stedfastness, Yea, it hath been cut off from their mouth.