Isaiah 57:19

19 Creating the 1praise of the lips. 2Peace, peace to him who is 3far and to him who is near," Says the LORD, "and I will heal him."

Isaiah 57:19 In-Context

17 "Because of the iniquity of his unjust gain I was angry and struck him; I hid My face and was angry, And he went on turning away, in the way of his heart.
18 "I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will lead him and restore comfort to him and to his mourners,
19 Creating the praise of the lips. Peace, peace to him who is far and to him who is near," Says the LORD , "and I will heal him."
20 But the wicked are like the tossing sea, For it cannot be quiet, And its waters toss up refuse and mud.
21 "There is no peace," says my God, "for the wicked."

Cross References 3

  • 1. Isaiah 6:7; Isaiah 51:16; Isaiah 59:21; Hebrews 13:15
  • 2. Isaiah 26:12; Isaiah 32:17
  • 3. Acts 2:39; Ephesians 2:17

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Lit "fruit of the lips"
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