21 Then He said to me, "Son of man , stand on your feet that I may speak with you!" 2 As He spoke to me the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet ; and I heard Him speaking to me. 3 Then He said to me, "Son of man , I am sending you to the sons of Israel , to a rebellious people who have rebelled against Me; they and their fathers have transgressed against Me to this very day . 4 "I am sending you to them who are stubborn e and obstinate e children , and you shall say to them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD .' 5 "As for them, whether they listen or not-for they are a rebellious house -they will know that a prophet has been among them.
6 "And you, son of man , neither fear them nor fear their words , though 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 speak My words to them whether they listen or 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 eat what I am giving you." 9 Then I looked , and behold , a hand was extended to me; and lo , a scroll e was in it. 10 When He spread it out before me, it was written on the front and back , and written on it were lamentations , mourning and woe .
