He said to me, "Son of man, I am sending you to the house of Israel, to rebellious nations who have rebelled against me; both they and their fathers have revolted against me to this very day.
But you, son of man, do not fear them, and do not fear their words— even though briers and thorns surround you and you live among scorpions— do not fear their words and do not be terrified of the looks they give you, for they are a rebellious house!