Isaiah
“I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.”
Isaiah 57:18
Isaiah 57:18 (KJV) speaks to healing, comfort from God, and mourning — words set in Isaiah, the prophet's book of judgment and deep comfort. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.”
Isaiah 61:3“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalms 147:3“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:4“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”
Psalms 23:3“For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.”
Jeremiah 30:17“For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.”
Revelation 7:17
Common questions
What does Isaiah 57:18 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 57:18 reads: "I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners." The verse speaks to healing, comfort from God, and mourning. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 57 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Isaiah 57:18 in the King James Version?
Yes. "I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners." is Isaiah 57:18 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 57.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 57:18?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 57:18 include Isaiah 61:3, Psalms 147:3, and Revelation 21:4. Reading them alongside Isaiah 57:18 deepens the theme of healing.
How can I pray with Isaiah 57:18?
Read Isaiah 57:18 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.