²⁵ So I spoke to those in captivity of all the things the Lord had shown me.

⁴ Then He said to me: “Son of man, go to the house of Israel and speak with My words to them.

^27 (A)But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you shall say to them, ^(B)‘Thus says the Lord God.’ He who hears, let him hear; and he who refuses, let him refuse; for they are a rebellious house.

^17 (A)“Son of man, I have made you ^(B)a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them ^(C)warning from Me:

^7 (A)You shall speak My words to them, whether they hear or whether they refuse, for they are rebellious.