50 They were haughty and did detestable acts before me, so I removed them when I saw this.[a](A) 51 But Samaria did not commit even half your sins. You have multiplied your detestable practices beyond theirs and made your sisters appear righteous by all the detestable acts you have committed. 52 You must also bear your disgrace, since you have helped your sisters out.[b] For they appear more righteous than you because of your sins, which you committed more detestably than they did. So you also, be ashamed and bear your disgrace, since you have made your sisters appear righteous.

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Footnotes

  1. 16:50 Or them as you have seen
  2. 16:52 Lit you have been the advocate for your sisters

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