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57:14 The way back to God is clear. As far as he is concerned, there is no obstacle (cf. 62:10).

57:15 high and lifted up. See note on 6:1; cf. 52:13. God dwells in the high and holy place of his eternal transcendence, where no one else may go, and also dwells with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit.

57:16-19 God knows how much discipline the human heart can take (cf. 1 Pet. 5:10). He heals those who mourn the low condition of his people (cf. Isa. 66:10). He even creates their spirit of repentance. Peace, peace, to the far and to the near includes both Jews and Gentiles (cf. Eph. 2:11-22).

57:20-21 like the tossing sea. The unsettled turbulence of wickedness brings its own punishment (see 48:22; Jude 12-13; cf. Isa. 32:17-18; 57:2).