2:1  Then He said to me, "Son of man, stand on your feet that I may speak with you!"

2:2  As He spoke to me the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet; and I heard Him speaking to me.

2:3  Then He said to me, "Son of man, I send 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.

2:4  "I send you to them who have behaved as stubborn and obstinate children, and you shall say to them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD.'

2:5  "As for them, whether they listen or not--for they have proved themselves a rebellious house--they will know that a prophet has lived among them.

2:6  "And you, son of man, neither fear them nor fear their words, though thistles and thorns accompany you and you sit on scorpions; neither fear their words nor feel dismay at their presence, for they have proved themselves a rebellious house.

2:7  "But you shall speak My words to them whether they listen or not, for they act rebelliously.

2:8  "Now you, son of man, listen to what I speak to you; do not rebel like that rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I give you."

2:9  Then I looked, and behold, a hand extended to me; and lo, a scroll appeared in it.

2:10  When He spread it out before me, it had writing on the front and back, and written on it appeared lamentations, mourning and woe.