¹³ They are not to come near to serve me as priests or come near any of my holy things or my most holy offerings; they must bear the shame^(A) of their detestable practices.^(B)

³ They are to be responsible to you^(A) and are to perform all the duties of the tent,^(B) but they must not go near the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar. Otherwise both they and you will die.^(C)

⁹ Although the priests of the high places did not serve^(A) at the altar of the Lord in Jerusalem, they ate unleavened bread with their fellow priests.

⁷ Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I swear with uplifted hand^(A) that the nations around you will also suffer scorn.^(B)

²⁰ They will fall among those killed by the sword. The sword is drawn; let her be dragged^(A) off with all her hordes.^(B)

⁶¹ Then you will remember your ways and be ashamed^(A) when you receive your sisters, both those who are older than you and those who are younger. I will give them to you as daughters,^(B) but not on the basis of my covenant with you.