1. Moreover, the Spirit lifted me up and brought me to the east gate of the Lord's house which faced eastward. And behold, there were twenty-five men at the entrance of the gate, and among them I saw Jaazaniah son of Azzur and Pelatiah son of Benaiah, leaders of the people.
2. He said to me, "Son of man, these are the men who devise iniquity and give evil advice in this city,
3. who say, 'The time is not near to build houses. This city is the pot and we are the flesh.'
4. Therefore, prophesy against them, son of man, prophesy!"
5. Then the Spirit of the Lord fell upon me, and He said to me, "Say, 'Thus says the Lord, "So you think, house of Israel, for I know your thoughts.
6. You have multiplied your slain in this city, filling its streets with them."