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And it shall be said , "
Build up ,
build up ,
prepare the way ,
remove every obstruction from my people '
s way ."
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For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity ,
whose name is Holy : "
I dwell in the high and holy place ,
and also with him who is of a contrite and humble spirit ,
to revive the spirit of the humble ,
and to revive the heart of the contrite .
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For I will not contend for ever ,
nor will I always be angry ;
for from me proceeds the spirit ,
and I have made the breath of life .
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Because of the iniquity of his covetousness I was angry ,
I smote him ,
I hid my face and was angry ;
but he went on backsliding in the way of his own heart .
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I have seen his ways ,
but I will heal him ;
I will lead him and requite him with comfort ,
creating for his mourners the fruit of the lips .
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Peace ,
peace ,
to the far and to the near ,
says the LORD ;
and I will heal him .
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But the wicked are like the tossing sea ;
for it cannot rest ,
and its waters toss up mire and dirt .
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There is no peace ,
says my God ,
for the wicked ."