⁶ “And you, son of man, ^(A)do not be afraid of them nor be afraid of their words, though ^(B)briers and thorns are with you and you dwell among scorpions; ^(C)do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their looks, ^(D)though they are a rebellious house.

⁸ Behold, I have made your face strong against their faces, and your forehead strong against their foreheads.

^9 (A)Like adamant stone, harder than flint, I have made your forehead; ^(B)do not be afraid of them, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.”