In contrast to the greedy and idolatrous ways of the wicked, the righteous and devout, who walk uprightly and commit their way to the Lord, will have a future. What a contrast between verses 1–2 and 13b! The perishing will have a glorious future, because they have made the Lord their refuge. The Lord himself initiates the full redemption of his children. All obstacles will be removed for his coming. He is the exalted king, “the high and exalted One,” who lives “in a high and holy place” (57:15). He reac…