Isaiah 32:17

What does Isaiah 32:17 mean?

A plain-English look at Isaiah 32:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence for ever.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence for ever.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the work of righteousness will be peace; and the effect of an upright rule will be to take away fear for ever.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And a work of the righteousness hath been peace, And a service of the righteousness--Keeping quiet and confidence unto the age.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the work of justice shall be peace, and the service of justice quietness, and security for ever.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever.

Context

v.16Then justice shall dwell in the wilderness; and righteousness shall abide in the fruitful field.

v.17This passage

v.18And my people shall abide in a peaceable habitation, and in safe dwellings, and in quiet resting-places.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ezekiel 39:29

    neither will I hide my face any more from them; for I have poured out my Spirit upon the house of Israel, saith the Lord Jehovah.

  • Isaiah 55:12

    For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing; and all the trees of the fields shall clap their hands.

  • Isaiah 54:13

    And all thy children shall be taught of Jehovah; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

  • James 3:17

    But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.

  • Isaiah 11:13

    The envy also of Ephraim shall depart, and they that vex Judah shall be cut off: Ephraim shall not envy Judah, and Judah shall not vex Ephraim.

  • Proverbs 14:26

    In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

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