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Isaiah 57:16 KJV
Isaiah · chapter 57 · verse 16 · King James Version
For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made.Isaiah 57:16 · King James Version
Isaiah 57:16 in context
14And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people.
15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
16For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made.
17For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart.
18I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- contendrîybproperly, to tossH7378 →
- alwaysnetsachproperly, a goalH5331 →
- spiritrûwachwindH7307 →
- beforepânîymthe faceH6440 →
- wrothqâtsaphto crack offH7107 →
- soulsnᵉshâmâha puffH5397 →
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