1Esdras 1:50 Nevertheless the God of their fathers sent by his messenger to call them back, because he spared them and his tabernacle also. 1 Esdras 1:51 But they had his messengers in derision; and, look, when the Lord spake unto them, they made a sport of his prophets: Eze 2:4 For they are impudent children and stiffhearted. I do send thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD. Eze 2:5 And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, for they are a rebellious house, yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them. Eze 2:6 And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house. READ IS.5:20, PROV.13:13, EZE.2:3-6& 1ESDRAS 1:50-51