²⁷ But when I speak to you, I will open your mouth and you shall say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says.’^(A) Whoever will listen let them listen, and whoever will refuse let them refuse; for they are a rebellious people.^(B)

¹⁰ Many will be purified, made spotless and refined,^(A) but the wicked will continue to be wicked.^(B) None of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand.^(C)

¹³ while evildoers and impostors will go from bad to worse,^(A) deceiving and being deceived.^(B)