25. You, son of man, behold, ropes will be put on you. You will be bound with them, so that you cannot go out among the people.
26. I will make your tongue cling to the roof of your mouth. You will be mute and unable to reprove them, for they are a rebellious house.
27. But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth. You will say to them: ‘Thus says Adonai Elohim.’ he that hears, let him hear. He that refuses to hear, let him refuse—for they are a rebellious house.”