²⁵ And I told the exiles everything the Lord had shown me.

⁴ Then he said, “Son of man, go to the people of Israel and give them my messages.

²⁷ But when I give you a message, I will loosen your tongue and let you speak. Then you will say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says!’ Those who choose to listen will listen, but those who refuse will refuse, for they are rebels.

¹⁷ “Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman for Israel. Whenever you receive a message from me, warn people immediately.

⁷ You must give them my messages whether they listen or not. But they won’t listen, for they are completely rebellious!