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.
63. I will forgive you, but you will think about your sins and be too ashamed to say a word. I, the Lord God, have spoken.