Isaiah 57:15-18

15The high and lofty one who lives in eternity, the Holy One, says this: “I live in the high and holy place with those whose spirits are contrite and humble. I restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts.

16For I will not fight against you forever; I will not always be angry. If I were, all people would pass away— all the souls I have made.

17I was angry, so I punished these greedy people. I withdrew from them, but they kept going on their own stubborn way.

18I have seen what they do, but I will heal them anyway! I will lead them. I will comfort those who mourn,