For thusthe Lordsaysto me, "Go,stationthe lookout,let him reportwhathe sees.
The watchmancalledand toldthe king.And the kingsaid,"Ifhe is by himselfthere is good newsin his mouth."And he camenearerand nearer.
"The watchmenwho makethe roundsin the cityfoundme, [And I said], 'Have you seenhim whommy soulloves?'
On your walls,O Jerusalem,I have appointedwatchmen;Alldayand allnightthey will neverkeepsilent.You who remindthe LORD,take norestfor yourselves;
"Sonof man,I have appointedyou a watchmanto the houseof Israel;whenever you heara wordfrom My mouth,warnthem from Me.