Then I spake unto them of the captivity all the things that Jehovah had showed me.\par
And he said unto me, Son of man, go, get thee unto the house of Israel, and speak with my words unto them.
But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.\par
Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear; for they are most rebellious.\par
The word of Jehovah also came unto me, saying,