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17     Because of the guilt from their selfish gain, I was angry,
    and I struck them and hid my face.
    I was angry,
    but the deserter[a] kept walking in the way his heart desired.
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.[b]

Peace, peace to the one far off and to the one nearby,
says the Lord,
and I will heal him.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 57:17 Or apostate
  2. Isaiah 57:19 The line is difficult.