50 And they were haughty and (A)committed abomination before Me; therefore (B)I took them away as [a]I saw fit.

51 “Samaria did not commit (C)half of your sins; but you have multiplied your abominations more than they, and (D)have justified your sisters by all the abominations which you have done. 52 You who judged your sisters, bear your own shame also, because the sins which you committed were more abominable than theirs; they are more righteous than you. Yes, be disgraced also, and bear your own shame, because you justified your sisters.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 16:50 Vg. you saw; LXX he saw; Tg. as was revealed to Me

50 They were haughty(A) and did detestable things before me. Therefore I did away with them as you have seen.(B) 51 Samaria did not commit half the sins you did. You have done more detestable things than they, and have made your sisters seem righteous by all these things you have done.(C) 52 Bear your disgrace, for you have furnished some justification for your sisters. Because your sins were more vile than theirs, they appear more righteous(D) than you. So then, be ashamed and bear(E) your disgrace, for you have made your sisters appear righteous.

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