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Son of man, write down the date of this day. For the king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day. Therefore, propose this parable to this tribe of rebels and say to them: Thus says the Lord God:

Set up the cooking pot on the fire
    and pour in some water.
Put pieces of meat into it,
    all the choice pieces, the leg and the shoulder;
    fill it with choice bones.

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“Son of man, record(A) this date, this very date, because the king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day.(B) Tell this rebellious people(C) a parable(D) and say to them: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says:

“‘Put on the cooking pot;(E) put it on
    and pour water into it.
Put into it the pieces of meat,
    all the choice pieces—the leg and the shoulder.
Fill it with the best of these bones;(F)

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