4. They are stubborn and do not respect me, so I am sending you to tell them what I, the Sovereign Lord, am saying to them.
5. Whether those rebels listen to you or not, they will know that a prophet has been among them.
6. “But you, mortal man, must not be afraid of them or of anything they say. They will defy and despise you; it will be like living among scorpions. Still, don't be afraid of those rebels or of anything they say.
7. You will tell them whatever I tell you to say, whether they listen or not. Remember what rebels they are.
8. “Mortal man, listen to what I tell you. Don't be rebellious like them. Open your mouth and eat what I am going to give you.”
9. I saw a hand stretched out towards me, and it was holding a scroll.
10. The hand unrolled the scroll, and I saw that there was writing on both sides — cries of grief were written there, and wails and groans.