6“Son of man, do not fear them or their words. Don’t be afraid even though their threats surround you like nettles and briers and stinging scorpions. Do not be dismayed by their dark scowls, even though they are rebels.

7You must give them my messages whether they listen or not. But they won’t listen, for they are completely rebellious!

8Son of man, listen to what I say to you. Do not join them in their rebellion. Open your mouth, and eat what I give you.”

9Then I looked and saw a hand reaching out to me. It held a scroll,

10which he unrolled. And I saw that both sides were covered with funeral songs, words of sorrow, and pronouncements of doom.