6. And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.
7. And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear; for they are most rebellious.
8. But thou, son of man, hear what I say unto thee; be not thou rebellious like that rebellious house: open thy mouth, and eat that which I give thee.
9. And when I looked, behold, a hand was put forth unto me; and, lo, a roll of a book was therein;
10. And he spread it before me: and it was written within and without; and there were written therein lamentations, and mourning, and woe.