5 As for them, (A)whether they listen or (a)not—for they are a rebellious house—they will (B)know that a prophet has been among them. 6 And you, son of man, (C)neither fear them nor fear their words, though (D)thistles and thorns are with you and you sit on scorpions; neither fear their words nor be dismayed at their presence, for they are a rebellious house. 7 But you shall (E)speak My words to them (F)whether they listen or (b)not, for they are rebellious.
8 “Now you, son of man, listen to what I am speaking to you; do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth and (G)eat what I am giving you.”

Footnotes:

a. Ezekiel 2:5: ['Lit ', forbear]
b. Ezekiel 2:7: ['Lit ', forbear]

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