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52 So now, bear your disgrace, because you have given your sisters reason to justify their behavior.[a] Because the sins you have committed were more abominable than those of your sisters; they have become more righteous than you. So now, be ashamed and bear the disgrace of making your sisters appear righteous.

53 “‘I will restore their fortunes, the fortunes of Sodom and her daughters, and the fortunes of Samaria and her daughters (along with your fortunes among them), 54 so that you may bear your disgrace and be ashamed of all you have done in consoling them.

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  1. Ezekiel 16:52 tn Heb “because you have interceded for your sisters with your sins.”

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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