⁵ As for them, ^(A)whether they listen or ^[a]not—for they are a rebellious house—they will ^(B)know that a prophet has been among them. ⁶ And as for you, son of man, you are ^(C)not to fear them nor fear their words, though ^(D)thistles and thorns are with you and you sit on scorpions; you are not to fear their words nor be dismayed at their presence, since they are a rebellious house. ⁷ But you shall ^(E)speak My words to them ^(F)whether they listen or ^[b]not, for they are rebellious.

⁹ Like emery harder than flint I have made your forehead. Do not be afraid of them or be dismayed before them, since they are a rebellious house.”