And יהוה said to Mosheh, “Pass over before the people, and take with you some of the elders of Yisra’ĕ
You did cleave open the fountain and the flood, You did dry up mighty rivers.
“And you, lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it, and let the children of Yisra’ĕ
“Go, and you shall gather the elders of Yisra’ĕ
“And they shall listen to your voice. And you shall come, you and the elders of Yisra’ĕ
“And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them, nor be afraid of their words, though thistles and thorns are with you and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or discouraged by their looks, for they are a rebellious house.