Isaiah 57
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Isaiah 57:16-19

16For I will not contend forever, nor will I always be angry; for the spirit would grow faint before me, and the breath of life that I made.

17Because of the iniquity of his unjust gain I was angry, I struck him; I hid my face and was angry, but he went on backsliding in the way of his own heart.

18I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will lead him and restore comfort to him and his mourners,

19creating the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to the far and to the near," says the Lord, "and I will heal him.

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