13 When you cry out for help,let the gods you have gathered help you.The wind will blow them all away;just a puff of wind will take them away.But the person who depends on me will receive the landand own my holy mountain.”
14 Someone will say, “Build a road! Build a road! Prepare the way!Make the way clear for my people.”
15 And this is the reason: God lives forever and is holy.He is high and lifted up.He says, “I live in a high and holy place,but I also live with people who are sad and humble.I give new life to those who are humbleand to those whose hearts are broken.
16 I will not accuse forever,nor will I always be angry,because then human life would grow weak.Human beings, whom I created, would die.
17 I was angry because they were dishonest in order to make money.I punished them and turned away from them in anger,but they continued to do evil.
18 I have seen what they have done, but I will heal them.I will guide them and comfort them and those who felt sad for them.They will all praise me.
19 I will give peace, real peace, to those far and near,and I will heal them,” says the Lord.