Isaiah 32:16
“Then iudgement shall dwell in the wildernesse, and righteousnesse remaine in the fruitfull field.”
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Isaiah 32:16 Context
14Because the palaces shall be forsaken, the multitude of the citie shall be left, the forts and towres shall be for dennes for euer, a ioy of wild asses, a pasture of flockes; 15Untill the spirit be powred vpon vs from on high, and the wildernesse be a fruitfull field, and the fruitfull field be counted for a forrest. 16Then iudgement shall dwell in the wildernesse, and righteousnesse remaine in the fruitfull field. 17And the worke of righteousnesse shalbe peace, and the effect of righteousnesse, quietnesse and assurance for euer. 18And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places:
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Other Translations
Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.
- King James Version
Then justice will dwell in the wilderness And righteousness will abide in the fertile field.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Then justice shall dwell in the wilderness; and righteousness shall abide in the fruitful field.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Then in the waste land there will be an upright rule, and righteousness will have its place in the fertile field.
- Basic English Bible
And judgment shall inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness dwell in the fruitful field.
- Darby Bible
Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.
- Webster's Bible
Then justice will dwell in the wilderness; and righteousness will remain in the fruitful field.
- World English Bible
And dwelt in the wilderness hath judgment, And righteousness in the fruitful field remaineth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Then justice shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness shall abide in the fruitful field.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
Then justice will dwell in the wilderness And righteousness will abide in the fertile field.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Then justice shall dwell in the wilderness; and righteousness shall abide in the fruitful field.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Then in the waste land there will be an upright rule, and righteousness will have its place in the fertile field.
- Basic English Bible
And judgment shall inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness dwell in the fruitful field.
- Darby Bible
Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.
- Webster's Bible
Then justice will dwell in the wilderness; and righteousness will remain in the fruitful field.
- World English Bible
And dwelt in the wilderness hath judgment, And righteousness in the fruitful field remaineth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Then justice shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness shall abide in the fruitful field.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 32:16
32:16 Judgment - Just judgment. Righteousness - Justice shall be executed in all the parts of the land.