| Holman Christian Standard Bible | International Standard Version |
| 1He said to me, "Son of man, stand up on your feet and I will 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 listened to the One who was 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. |
| 3He said to me: "Son of man, I am sending you to the Israelites, to the rebellious pagans who have rebelled against Me. The Israelites and their ancestors have transgressed against Me to this 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! |
| 4The children are obstinate and hardhearted. I am sending you to them, and you must say to them, 'This is what the Lord GOD says.' | 4They're stubborn and strong willed. I'm sending you to them to tell them what the LORD says. |
| 5Whether they listen or refuse to listen--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! |
| 6But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words, though briers and thorns are beside you and you live among scorpions. Don't be afraid of their words or be discouraged by the look on their faces, 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. |
| 7But speak My words to them whether they listen or refuse to listen, 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." |
| 8And you, son of man, listen to what I tell 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…" |
| 9So I looked and saw a hand reaching out to me, and there was a written scroll 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 unrolled it before me, it was written on the front and back; words of lamentation, mourning, and woe were written on it. | 10being unrolled right in front of me! Written on both sides were lamentations, mourning, and cries of grief. |
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