³⁰ But Moses said before the Lord, “Behold, ^(A)I am ^[a]of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh heed me?”

¹² And Moses spoke before the Lord, saying, “The children of Israel have not heeded me. How then shall Pharaoh heed me, for ^(A)I am ^[a]of uncircumcised lips?”

¹⁰ Then Moses said to the Lord, “O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; but ^(A)I am slow of speech and ^[a]slow of tongue.”

¹⁶ For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for ^(A)necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! ¹⁷ For if I do this willingly, ^(B)I have a reward; but if against my will, ^(C)I have been entrusted with a stewardship.