²⁴ then I have walked -- I also -- with you in opposition, and have smitten you, even I, seven times for your sins;

²⁷ With the pure Thou shewest Thyself pure, And with the perverse Thou shewest Thyself a wrestler.

²⁶ With the pure Thou showest Thyself pure, And with the perverse showest Thyself a wrestler,

⁴ Wise in heart and strong in power -- Who hath hardened toward Him and is at peace?

¹⁰ And they have rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit, And He turneth to them for an enemy, He Himself hath fought against them.