Isaiah 57:17-19

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¹⁷ Israel’s evil greed made me angry,
    so I punished them.
I turned away from them
    because I was angry.
But they continued to do wrong.
    They did whatever they wanted.
¹⁸ I have seen their way of life, but I will heal them.
    I will guide and comfort them and those who mourn for them.
¹⁹ I will teach them a new word: peace.
    I will give peace to those who are near and to those who are far away.
I will heal them.”
    The Lord himself said this.