47. You followed their way of life and their wicked customs, and soon you were more disgusting than they were.
48. As surely as I am the living Lord God, the people of Sodom and its nearby villages were never as sinful as you.
49. They were arrogant and spoilt; they had everything they needed and still refused to help the poor and needy.
50. They thought they were better than everyone else, and they did things I hate. And so I destroyed them.
51. You people of Jerusalem have sinned twice as much as the people of Samaria. In fact, your evil ways have made both Sodom and Samaria look innocent.
52. So their punishment will seem light compared to yours. You will be disgraced and put to shame because of your disgusting sins.
53. Some day I will bless Sodom and Samaria and their nearby villages. I will also bless you, Jerusalem.
54. Then you will be ashamed of how you've acted, and Sodom and Samaria will be relieved that they weren't as sinful as you.
55. When that day comes, you and Sodom and Samaria will once again be well off, and all nearby villages will be restored.
56. Jerusalem, you were so arrogant that you sneered at Sodom.
57. But now everyone has learnt how wicked you really are. The countries of Syria and Philistia, as well as your other neighbours, hate you and make insulting remarks.
58. You must pay for all the vulgar and disgusting things you have done. I, the Lord, have spoken.
59. Jerusalem, you deserve to be punished, because you broke your promises and ignored our agreement.
60. But I remember the agreement I made with you when you were young, and so I will make you a promise that will last for ever.
61. When you think about how you acted, you will be ashamed, especially when I return your sisters to you as daughters, even though this was not part of our agreement.
62. I will keep this solemn promise, and you will know that I am the Lord.