16 I will not accuse them for ever,
    nor will I always be angry,
for then they would faint away because of me –
    the very people I have created.
17 I was enraged by their sinful greed;
    I punished them, and hid my face in anger,
    yet they kept on in their wilful ways.
18 I have seen their ways, but I will heal them;
    I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners,

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16 I will not accuse(A) them forever,
    nor will I always be angry,(B)
for then they would faint away because of me—
    the very people(C) I have created.
17 I was enraged by their sinful greed;(D)
    I punished them, and hid(E) my face in anger,
    yet they kept on in their willful ways.(F)
18 I have seen their ways, but I will heal(G) them;
    I will guide(H) them and restore comfort(I) to Israel’s mourners,

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