²⁶ I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth,^(A) and you will be mute^(B) and unable to be a mediator for^[a] them, for they are a rebellious house. ²⁷ But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth,^(C) and you will say to them, “This is what the Lord God says.” Let the one who listens, listen, and let the one who refuses, refuse – for they are a rebellious house.

²⁶ On that day a fugitive will come to you and report the news.^{(A) 27} On that day your mouth will be opened to talk with him; you will speak and no longer be mute.^(B) So you will be a sign for them, and they will know that I am the Lord.’