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 Someday 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 learned how wicked you really are. The countries of Syria and Philistia, as well as your other neighbors, hate you and make insulting remarks.