57 ¹⁴ And it shall be said, "Build up, build up, prepare the way,
remove every obstruction from my people's way."
57 ¹⁵ For thus says the high and lofty One
who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
"I dwell in the high and holy place,
and also with him who is of a contrite and humble spirit,
to revive the spirit of the humble,
and to revive the heart of the contrite.
57 ¹⁶ For I will not contend for ever,
nor will I always be angry;
for from me proceeds the spirit,
and I have made the breath of life.
57 ¹⁷ Because of the iniquity of his covetousness I was angry,
I smote him, I hid my face and was angry;
but he went on backsliding in the way of his own heart.
57 ¹⁸ I have seen his ways, but I will heal him;
I will lead him and requite him with comfort,
creating for his mourners the fruit of the lips.
57 ¹⁹ Peace, peace, to the far and to the near, says Yahweh;
and I will heal him.
57 ²⁰ But the wicked are like the tossing sea;
for it cannot rest,
and its waters toss up mire and dirt.
57 ²¹ There is no peace, says my God, for the wicked."