Isaiah 57:16-18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 For I will not accuse forever,
nor always be angry;
For without me their spirit fails,
the life breath that I have given.(A)
17 Because of their wicked avarice I grew angry;
I struck them, hiding myself from them in wrath.
But they turned back, following the way
of their own heart.(B)
18 I saw their ways,
but I will heal them.
I will lead them and restore full comfort to them
and to those who mourn for them,(C)
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