Isaiah 57:17-19

EasyEnglish Bible

¹⁷ I was angry with them because they were greedy,
    which was a sin.
So I punished them.
    I was angry and I turned away from them.
But they still refused to obey me.
    They continued to do what they wanted to do.
¹⁸ I have seen what they are doing.
    But I will make them well again.
I will be a guide for them,
    and I will comfort them again.
Then people who are sad and they are weeping
¹⁹     will sing songs to praise me!
    I will give them a reason to do that.
I will bring peace to all my people,
    those who are far away,
    and those who are near.
Yes, I will make them completely well again.’
That is what the Lord says.