52 You must also bear your disgrace, since you have been an advocate for your sisters. For they appear more righteous than you because of your sins, which you committed more abhorrently than they did. So you also, be ashamed and bear your disgrace, since you have made your sisters appear righteous.

53 “I will restore their fortunes,(A) the fortunes of Sodom and her daughters and those of Samaria and her daughters. I will also restore[a] your fortunes among them,(B) 54 so you will bear your disgrace and be ashamed of all you did when you comforted them.(C)

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  1. Ezekiel 16:53 LXX, Vg; MT reads Samaria and her daughters and the fortunes of

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(A) than you. So then, be ashamed and bear(B) your disgrace, for you have made your sisters appear righteous.

53 “‘However, I will restore(C) the fortunes of Sodom and her daughters and of Samaria and her daughters, and your fortunes along with them,(D) 54 so that you may bear your disgrace(E) and be ashamed of all you have done in giving them comfort.

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