¹⁷ “I have never associated with revelers
    or rejoiced in their company;
I sat alone because I felt your hand on me,
    and you had filled me with indignation.
¹⁸ Why then is my suffering continuous
    and my wound incurable, refusing to be healed?
You have indeed become for me a treacherous brook
    whose waters cannot be relied upon.”
¹⁹ In reply the Lord said to me:
    If you repent, I will restore you,
    and you will stand in my presence.
If you utter precious words
    and not what is worthless,
    you will be my spokesman.
This people may turn to you,
    but you must not turn to them.