Isaiah 57:14–21 · BSB
57:14
And it will be said, “Build it up, build it up, prepare the way, take every obstacle out of the way of My people.”
57:15
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.
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57:16
For I will not accuse you forever, nor will I always be angry; for then the spirit of man would grow weak before Me—the breath of life I have made.
57:17
I was enraged by his sinful greed, so I struck him and hid My face in anger; yet he kept turning back to the desires of his heart.
57:18
I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him and his mourners,
57:19
bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”
57:20
But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea, for it cannot be still, and its waves churn up mire and muck.
57:21
“There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”
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