So I told the exiles all the things that Adonai had shown me.
The word of Adonai came to me saying:
You will speak My words to them, whether they will listen or whether they will refuse to listen—for they are rebellious.
“Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman for the house of Israel. When you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.
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.”
Then He said to me, “Son of man, go to the house of Israel and speak My words to them.