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Ezekiel 2

New Century Version NCV

1 He said to me, "Human, stand up on your feet so I may speak with you."

2 While he spoke to me, the Spirit entered me and put me on my feet. Then I heard the Lord speaking to me.

3 He said, "Human, I am sending you to the people of Israel. That nation has turned against me and broken away from me. They and their ancestors have sinned against me until this very day.

4 I am sending you to people who are stubborn and who do not obey. You will say to them, 'This is what the Lord God says.'

5 They may listen, or they may not, since they are a people who have turned against me. But they will know that a prophet has been among them.

6 You, human, don't be afraid of the people or their words. Even though they may be like thorny branches and stickers all around you, and though you may feel like you live with poisonous insects, don't be afraid. Don't be afraid of their words or their looks, because they are a people who turn against me.

7 But speak my words to them. They may listen, or they may not, because they turn against me.

8 But you, human, listen to what I say to you. Don't turn against me as those people do. Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you."

9 Then I looked and saw a hand stretched out to me, and a scroll was in it.

10 He opened the scroll in front of me. Funeral songs, sad writings, and words about troubles were written on the front and back.

Good News Translation GNT

1 saying, "Mortal man, stand up. I want to talk to you."

2 While the voice was speaking, God's spirit entered me and raised me to my feet, and I heard the voice continue,

3 "Mortal man, I am sending you to the people of Israel. They have rebelled and turned against me and are still rebels, just as their ancestors were.

4 They are stubborn and do not respect me, so I am sending you to tell them what I, the Sovereign Lord, am saying to them.

5 Whether those rebels listen to you or not, they will know that a prophet has been among them.

6 "But you, mortal man, must not be afraid of them or of anything they say. They will defy and despise you; it will be like living among scorpions. Still, don't be afraid of those rebels or of anything they say.

7 You will tell them whatever I tell you to say, whether they listen or not. Remember what rebels they are.

8 "Mortal man, listen to what I tell you. Don't be rebellious like them. Open your mouth and eat what I am going to give you."

9 I saw a hand reaching out toward me, and it was holding a scroll.

10 The hand unrolled the scroll, and I saw that there was writing on both sides - cries of grief were written there, and wails and groans.