The conclusion 'There is no peace, says the Lord, for the wicked' applies the promise selectively, restricting restoration to those who heed the prophetic word. This verse prevents universal restoration theology by maintaining moral accountability: not all will experience peace, only those who turn from wickedness. The exclusion of the wicked preserves ethical seriousness even as restoration is proclaimed. This verse opens transition to the Servant Songs, where suffering becomes vehicle for redemption.

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