| New American Standard Bible 1995 | International Standard Version |
| 1Then He said to me, "Son of man, stand on your feet that I may speak with you!" | 1"Son of Man," the LORD said, "get up on your feet. I want to talk to you." |
| 2As He spoke to me the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet; and I heard Him speaking to me. | 2Even while he was speaking to me, the Spirit entered me, set me on my feet, and I listened to the voice that had been speaking to me. |
| 3Then 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. | 3"Son of Man, I'm sending you to that rebellious people, the Israelis, who have rebelled against me the same way their ancestors did. And they're still rebels to this very day! |
| 4"I am sending you to them who are stubborn and obstinate children, and you shall say to them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD.' | 4They're stubborn and strong willed. I'm sending you to them to tell them what the LORD says. |
| 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. | 5Whether this rebellious group listens to you or not, at least they'll realize that a prophet had appeared in their midst! |
| 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. | 6"Now as for you, Son of Man, never be afraid of them or of anything they have to say, because being with them will be like settling down to live among briers, thorn bushes, and scorpions! Don't be afraid of anything they have to say, and don't be awed by their appearance, since they are a rebellious group. |
| 7"But you shall speak My words to them whether they listen or not, for they are rebellious. | 7You are to tell them whatever I have to say to them, whether they listen or not, since 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." | 8"Son of Man, you are to listen to what I tell you. You are never to be rebellious like they are: a rebellious group. Now, open your mouth and eat what I'm giving you…" |
| 9Then I looked, and behold, a hand was extended to me; and lo, a scroll was in it. | 9As I watched, all of a sudden there was a hand being stretched out in my direction! And there was a scroll |
| 10When He spread it out before me, it was written on the front and back, and written on it were lamentations, mourning and woe. | 10being unrolled right in front of me! Written on both sides were lamentations, mourning, and cries of grief. |
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