Isaías 57:18

Isa 57:18 I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.

Ver. 18. I have seen his ways. ] His ways of covetousness, crossness, &c. I could be as cross as he for the heart of him, Psa 18:26 but

I will heal him, ] q.d., I see these froward children will lay nothing to heart; frowns will not humble them, blows will not benefit them; if I do not save them till they seek me, they will never be saved. Therefore I will work for mine own name’s sake. See Ezekiel 20:8 ; Ezekiel 20:14 ; Ezekiel 20:22 ; Ezekiel 20:44 .

And restore comforts unto him, and to his mourners. ] To those that mourn in secret for his sins and miseries; Eze 9:4 Mat 5:4 and to others for their sakes, ratione consortii.