16. For I will not accuse forever,nor always be angry;For without me their spirit fails,the life breath that I have given.
17. Because of their wicked avarice I grew angry;I struck them, hiding myself from them in wrath.But they turned back, following the wayof their own heart.
18. I saw their ways,but I will heal them.I will lead them and restore full comfort to themand to those who mourn for them,