That thou mayest bear thine own shame, and mayest be confounded in all that thou hast done, in that thou art a comfort unto them.
You'll have to face your own shame and feel completely embarrassed about everything you've done, especially since you somehow ended up making others feel better about their own mess.
Sometimes facing your own mistakes helps put everyone else's drama in perspective.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezekiel, the prophet uses a harsh allegory to portray Jerusalem as an unfaithful wife, representing Israel's history of idolatry and betrayal of their covenant with God during the time of the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC. This verse specifically highlights the consequences of Judah's sins, where their downfall and shame would ironically serve as a comfort or lesson to surrounding nations, emphasizing God's impartial justice. Ezekiel was speaking to a exiled people to call them to repentance and awareness of divine accountability.
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