Isaiah 57:16-18

Contemporary English Version

¹⁶ My people, I won't stay angry
    and keep on accusing you.
After all, I am your Creator.
I don't want you to give up
    in complete despair.
¹⁷ Your greed made me furious.
That's why I punished you
    and refused to be found,
while you kept returning
    to your old sinful ways.

¹⁸ I know what you are like!
But I will heal you, lead you,
    and give you comfort,
until those who are mourning