Common English Bible

Ezekiel 16:7-15 Common English Bible (CEB)

7. I helped you to flourish like a young plant in the field, and you grew tall and became wonderfully endowed. Your breasts were firm, your hair beautifully thick. And you were completely naked.

8. When I passed by you, I realized that you were ready for love. So I spread my cloak over you and covered your nakedness. I made a solemn promise and entered into a covenant with you, and you became mine. This is what the Lord God says.

9. Then I washed you with water, rinsed off your blood, and poured oil on you.

10. I clothed you with colorful garments, put fine sandals on you, wrapped your head in linen, and covered you with jewels.

11. I adorned you with fine jewelry, and put bracelets on your wrists and a necklace around your neck.

12. I put a ring in your nose, earrings in your ears, and a beautiful crown on your head.

13. I adorned you with gold and silver, and your garments were made of the finest linen and brocade. You ate the finest flour, honey, and oil. You became very beautiful, fit for royalty.

14. Among the nations you were famous for your beauty. It was perfect because of the splendor that I had given you. This is what the Lord God says.

15. But you trusted in your beauty and traded on your fame. At every opportunity, you seduced all who came by.