Isaiah 57:17

Because of the sin of his violent gain, I was angry, and I punished him; I hid my face and was angry, 1 but he went backward in the way of his heart. 1

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For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart.

In Context

16For I will not accuse forever, nor will I be angry forever, 1 for then man's spirit would faint before me, the lives that I have made. 1

18I have seen his ways, 1 but I will heal him. I will lead him and comfort and console those who mourn for him, 1

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 6:9It is better to be satisfied with what the eyes see 2 than to desire what a wandering appetite craves, 1 which is also vapor and an attempt to shepherd the wind. 1

Isaiah 5:8Woe to those who join house to house, who join field to field, 1 until no room remains, and you alone remain in the land! 1

Isaiah 9:13Yet the people will not turn to him who struck them, nor will they seek Yahweh of hosts. 1

Isaiah 56:11The dogs have big appetites; they can never get enough; 1 they are shepherds without discernment; 1 they have all turned to their own way, each one covetous for unjust gain. 1

Jeremiah 5:3Yahweh, do your eyes not look for faithfulness? You struck the people, but they do not feel pain. 1 You have completely defeated them, but they still refuse to receive discipline. They make their faces harder than rock, for they refuse to repent. 1

Jeremiah 8:6I paid attention and listened, but they did not speak right; no one was sorry for his wickedness, 1 no one who says, “What have I done?” All of them go where they wish, 1 like a stallion rushing toward battle. 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 57:14-17

Vanity of Idols; Divine Greatness and Condescension. ( b. c. 706.) 13 When thou criest, let thy companies deliver thee; but the wind shall carry them all away; vanity shall take them: but he that putteth his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain; 14 And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumbling block out of the way of my people. 15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place,… Read the whole commentary →

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