Charles Spurgeon Commentary Isaiah 57:17-19

"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. I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners. I 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." — Isaiah 57:17-19 (ASV)

For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid myself, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart. I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts to him and to his mourners. I create the fruit of the lips;

God teaches people how to speak words of penitence, and faith, and prayer, and praise.