⁹ I will make your forehead^(A) like the hardest stone, harder than flint.^(B) Do not be afraid of them or terrified by them, though they are a rebellious people.^(C)”

⁶ And you, son of man, do not be afraid^(A) of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns^(B) are all around you and you live among scorpions. Do not be afraid of what they say or be terrified by them, though they are a rebellious people.^(C)

¹² They made their hearts as hard as flint^(A) and would not listen to the law or to the words that the Lord Almighty had sent by his Spirit through the earlier prophets.^(B) So the Lord Almighty was very angry.^(C)

⁸ Do not be afraid^(A) of them, for I am with you^(B) and will rescue^(C) you,” declares the Lord.^(D)

³ This is good, and pleases^(A) God our Savior,^(B)