⁷ But the people of Israel are not willing to listen^(A) to you because they are not willing to listen to me, for all the Israelites are hardened and obstinate.^{(B) 8} But I will make you as unyielding and hardened as they are.^{(C) 9} I will make your forehead^(D) like the hardest stone, harder than flint.^(E) Do not be afraid of them or terrified by them, though they are a rebellious people.^(F)”