Isaiah 57:16-18

New Century Version

¹⁶ I will not accuse forever,
    nor will I always be angry,
because then human life would grow weak.
    Human beings, whom I created, would die.
¹⁷ I was angry because they were dishonest in order to make money.
    I punished them and turned away from them in anger,
    but they continued to do evil.
¹⁸ I have seen what they have done, but I will heal them.
    I will guide them and comfort them and those who felt sad for them.
    They will all praise me.