⁷ You must speak^(A) my words to them, whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious.^(B)

⁴ He then said to me: “Son of man, go now to the people of Israel and speak my words to them.^(A)

¹⁷ “Son of man, I have made you a watchman^(A) for the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.^(B)

²⁷ But when I speak to you, I will open your mouth and you shall say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says.’^(A) Whoever will listen let them listen, and whoever will refuse let them refuse; for they are a rebellious people.^(B)