⁴ The people to whom I am sending you are obstinate and stubborn.^(A) Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says.’^{(B) 5} And whether they listen or fail to listen^(C)—for they are a rebellious people^(D)—they will know that a prophet has been among them.^{(E) 6} And you, son of man, do not be afraid^(F) of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns^(G) 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.^{(H) 7} You must speak^(I) my words to them, whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious.^{(J) 8} But you, son of man, listen to what I say to you. Do not rebel^(K) like that rebellious people;^(L) open your mouth and eat^(M) what I give you.”