^{15 Ref} For this is the word of him who is high and lifted up, whose resting-place is eternal, whose name is Holy: my resting-place is in the high and holy place, and with him who is crushed and poor in spirit, to give life to the spirit of the poor, and to make strong the heart of the crushed.

^{16 Ref} For I will not give punishment for ever, or be angry without end: for from me breath goes out; and I it was who made the souls.

^{17 Ref} I was quickly angry with his evil ways, and sent punishment on him, veiling my face in wrath: and he went on, turning his heart from me.

^{18 Ref} I have seen his ways, and I will make him well: I will give him rest, comforting him and his people who are sad.