Isaiah 57:15-17

Contemporary English Version

^15 (A) Our holy God lives forever
in the highest heavens,
    and this is what he says:
Though I live high above
    in the holy place,
I am here to help those
who are humble
    and depend only on me.

¹⁶ My people, I won't stay angry
    and keep on accusing you.
After all, I am your Creator.
I don't want you to give up
    in complete despair.
¹⁷ Your greed made me furious.
That's why I punished you
    and refused to be found,
while you kept returning
    to your old sinful ways.