Ezekiel 16:6-14
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
6 Then I passed by and saw you struggling in your blood, and I said to you in your blood, “Live!” 7 I helped you grow up like a field plant, so that you grew, maturing into a woman with breasts developed and hair grown; but still you were stark naked. 8 I passed by you again and saw that you were now old enough for love. So I spread the corner of my cloak[a] over you to cover your nakedness; I swore an oath to you and entered into covenant with you—oracle of the Lord God—and you became mine.(A) 9 Then I bathed you with water, washed away your blood, and anointed you with oil.(B) 10 I clothed you with an embroidered gown, put leather sandals on your feet; I gave you a fine linen sash and silk robes to wear.(C) 11 I adorned you with jewelry, putting bracelets on your arms, a necklace about your neck,(D) 12 a ring in your nose, earrings in your ears, and a beautiful crown on your head. 13 Thus you were adorned with gold and silver; your garments made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. Fine flour, honey, and olive oil were your food. You were very, very beautiful, fit for royalty.(E) 14 You were renowned among the nations for your beauty, perfected by the splendor I showered on you—oracle of the Lord God.
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