^{16 Ref} For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth; for the spirit would faint before me, and the souls that I have made.

^{17 Ref} For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him; I hid `my face' and was wroth; and he went on backsliding in the way of his heart.

^{18 Ref} I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.