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Isaiah 57:17

American Standard Version

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.

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Isaiah 57:17 in other translations

I was angry because of the iniquity of his covetousness and struck him.
I hid myself and was angry;
and he went on backsliding in the way of his heart.

Isaiah 57:17 · World English Bible

Isaiah 57:17 in context

  1. 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.
  2. 16For 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.
  3. 17For 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.
  4. 18I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.
  5. 19I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace, to him that is far off and to him that is near, saith Jehovah; and I will heal him.