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Ezekiel 16:51-53
Contemporary English Version
Ezekiel 16:51-53
Contemporary English Version
51 You people of Jerusalem have sinned twice as much as the people of Samaria. In fact, your evil ways have made both Sodom and Samaria look innocent. 52 So their punishment will seem light compared to yours. You will be disgraced and put to shame because of your disgusting sins.
Jerusalem Will Be Ashamed
The Lord said to Jerusalem:
53 Someday I will bless Sodom and Samaria and their nearby villages. I will also bless you, Jerusalem.
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Ezekiel 16:51-53
New International Version
Ezekiel 16:51-53
New International Version
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.(A) 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(B) than you. So then, be ashamed and bear(C) your disgrace, for you have made your sisters appear righteous.
53 “‘However, I will restore(D) the fortunes of Sodom and her daughters and of Samaria and her daughters, and your fortunes along with them,(E)
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