16. I gave my people life, and I will not continue to accuse them or be angry with them for ever.
17. I was angry with them because of their sin and greed, and so I punished them and abandoned them. But they were stubborn and kept on going their own way.
18. “I have seen how they acted, but I will heal them. I will lead them and help them, and I will comfort those who mourn.
19. I offer peace to all, both near and far! I will heal my people.
20. But evil people are like the restless sea, whose waves never stop rolling in, bringing filth and muck.
21. There is no safety for sinners,” says the Lord.