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18     I saw his ways,
    but I will heal him, and I will lead him,
    and I will restore comfort to him
    and to all who mourn with him.
19     I am the one who creates praise as the fruit of their lips.[a]

Peace, peace to the one far off and to the one nearby,
says the Lord,
and I will heal him.
20 But the wicked are like the tossing sea,
    which is not able to rest.
Its waters toss up dirt and mud.

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  1. Isaiah 57:19 The line is difficult.

18 I have seen their ways, but I will heal(A) them;
    I will guide(B) them and restore comfort(C) to Israel’s mourners,
19     creating praise on their lips.(D)
Peace, peace,(E) to those far and near,”(F)
    says the Lord. “And I will heal them.”
20 But the wicked(G) are like the tossing sea,(H)
    which cannot rest,
    whose waves cast up mire(I) and mud.

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