# son of man

"son of a human being" or "son of humanity"

# briers and thorns and ... scorpions

These words describe the people of Israel who will not treat Ezekiel kindly when he tells them what God says.

# Do not fear their words

"Do not be afraid of what they say."

# be dismayed by their faces

"lose your desire to serve me because of the way they look at you"