unfoldingWord_en_tn/isa/57/18.md

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Yahweh continues speaking.

his ways

Here "his" refers to the people of Israel. AT: "their ways"

comfort and console those who mourn for him

"I will soothe and calm those who feel sad for the people's sinful behavior"

and I create the fruit of the lips

AT: "I cause them to praise and thank me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

Peace, peace to those who are far off

The word "peace" is repeated for emphasis. AT: "I have made peace with them"