"For this is what the high and lofty One says, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "He lives in the height and in holiness, and also with the one who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

"Also the righteous are perishing, but no one takes it to heart; devout people are taken away, while no one understands that the righteous person is taken away from calamity.

when I create the fruit of the lips: Peace to the one who is far away or near," says the LORD, "and I'll heal him.

But the wicked are tossed like the sea; for it is not able to keep still, and its waters toss up mire and mud.

And one has said: "Build up! Build up the road! Prepare the highway! Remove every obstacle from my people's way.'

I've seen his ways, yet I will heal him, and restore for him comfort to him and for those who mourn for him

"But as for you, come here, you children of a sorceress, you offspring of adulterers and prostitutes!

"Yet there is no peace," says my God, "for the wicked."

you who burn with lust among the oaks, under every spreading tree, who slaughter your children in the ravines, under the clefts of the rocks?

For I won't accuse forever, nor will I always be angry; for then the human spirit would grow faint before me even the souls that I have created.

You went to Molech with olive oil and increased your perfumes; you sent your ambassadors far away, you sent them down even to Sheol itself!

When you cry out, let your collection deliver you! The wind will carry them all off, and a mere breath will sweep them all away." "But whoever takes refuge in me will possess the land, and will inherit my holy mountain.

Behind the doors and the doorposts you have set up your pagan sign." For in deserting me you have uncovered your bed you have climbed up into it and have opened it wide. And you have made a pact for yourself with them; you have loved their bed, you have looked on their private parts.

Then he enters into peace, and they'll rest on his couches, each one living righteously.

Because of his wicked greed I was angry, so I punished him; and I hid my face, and was angry but he kept turning back to his stubborn will.

"Whom did you so dread and while you feared me that you lied, and you did not remember me, and did not lay to heart these things? Haven't I remained silent for a long time, and still you don't fear me?"

"You have made your bed on a high and lofty mountain, and you went up to offer sacrifice there.

"Among the smooth stones of the ravines is your portion there they are as your lot. To them you have poured out drink offerings; you have brought grain offerings. Should I be lenient over such things?

"I will denounce your righteousness and your works, for your collections of idols will not benefit you.

Whom are you mocking? And against whom do you make a wide mouth and stick out your tongue? Are you not children of transgression, the offspring of lies,

You grew tired with your many wanderings, but you wouldn't say: "It is hopeless.' You found new strength for your desire, and so you did not falter.