Isaiah 32:17 The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.

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New International Version
The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.

New Living Translation
And this righteousness will bring peace. Yes, it will bring quietness and confidence forever.

English Standard Version
And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.

Berean Standard Bible
The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.

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

New King James Version
The work of righteousness will be peace, And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.

New American Standard Bible
And the work of righteousness will be peace, And the service of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.

NASB 1995
And the work of righteousness will be peace, And the service of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.

NASB 1977
And the work of righteousness will be peace, And the service of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the work of righteousness will be peace, And the service of righteousness, quietness and security forever.

Amplified Bible
And the effect of righteousness will be peace, And the result of righteousness will be quietness and confident trust forever.

Christian Standard Bible
The result of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The result of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.

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

Contemporary English Version
and justice will produce lasting peace and security.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then an act of righteousness will bring about peace, calm, and safety forever.

Good News Translation
Because everyone will do what is right, there will be peace and security forever.

International Standard Version
The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.

Majority Standard Bible
The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.

NET Bible
Fairness will produce peace and result in lasting security.

New Heart English Bible
The work of righteousness will be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever.

World English Bible
The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And a work of the righteousness has been peace, "" And a service of the righteousness—Keeping quiet and confidence for all time.

Young's Literal Translation
And a work of the righteousness hath been peace, And a service of the righteousness -- Keeping quiet and confidence unto the age.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the work of justice was peace, and the service of justice, rest and confidence, even to forever.

Catholic Translations

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

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the work of justice will be peace. And the service of justice will be quiet and secure, forever.

New American Bible
The work of justice will be peace; the effect of justice, calm and security forever.

New Revised Standard Version
The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.

Translations from Aramaic

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

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And his work of righteousness shall be peace and his cultivation of righteousness, stillness and hope to the eternity of eternities!

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; And the effect of righteousness quietness and confidence for ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the works of righteousness shall be peace; and righteousness shall ensure rest, and the righteous shall be confident for ever.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Women of Jerusalem
…16Then justice will inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness will dwell in the fertile field. 17The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever. 18Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest.…

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Cross References

James 3:18
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Hebrews 12:11
No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.

Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

Romans 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Ephesians 2:14-17
For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. ...

Psalm 85:10
Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.

Psalm 72:3
May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness.

Psalm 119:165
Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.

Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

Isaiah 48:18
If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like waves of the sea.

Treasury of Scripture

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

the work

Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Isaiah 48:18
O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea:

Isaiah 54:13,14
And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children…

quietness

Isaiah 2:3,4
And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem…

Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

Isaiah 11:6-9,13
The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them…

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Isaiah 32

1. The blessings of Christ's kingdom
9. Desolation is foreshown
14. Restoration is promised to succeed

Berean Study Bible

The fruit of righteousness
The term "fruit" in this context is metaphorical, drawing from the agricultural imagery common in the Hebrew Bible. In Hebrew, the word for "fruit" is "peri," which signifies the natural outcome or result of a particular action or condition. Righteousness, or "tsedaqah" in Hebrew, refers to a state of moral integrity and justice that aligns with God's standards. This phrase suggests that living a life in accordance with God's will naturally produces peace, much like a tree naturally bears fruit. The imagery implies that righteousness is not just a set of actions but a condition of the heart that yields tangible, positive outcomes.

will be peace
The Hebrew word for "peace" is "shalom," a rich term that encompasses not only the absence of conflict but also completeness, welfare, and harmony. In the biblical context, shalom is a state of being that reflects God's original design for creation. It is a holistic peace that affects every aspect of life, including relationships, community, and one's inner self. The promise here is that righteousness leads to a profound and pervasive peace, suggesting that true peace is rooted in a right relationship with God and others.

the effect of righteousness
The word "effect" here translates from the Hebrew "avodah," which can mean work, service, or result. This indicates that righteousness is active and dynamic, producing outcomes that extend beyond the individual to influence the broader community. The "effect" implies a cause-and-effect relationship, where righteousness is the cause that leads to a specific, desirable outcome. This highlights the transformative power of living according to God's standards, suggesting that righteousness is not merely personal but has communal and even societal implications.

will be quiet confidence
The phrase "quiet confidence" combines two concepts: tranquility and assurance. The Hebrew word for "quiet" is "sheket," which denotes calmness and stillness, while "confidence" translates from "betach," meaning security or trust. Together, they paint a picture of a serene assurance that comes from trusting in God's righteousness. This confidence is not loud or boastful but is characterized by a deep, abiding trust in God's sovereignty and goodness. It suggests that those who live righteously can rest in the assurance that God is in control, providing a stable foundation for life.

forever
The term "forever" is translated from the Hebrew "olam," which signifies eternity or an indefinite, unending duration. This word underscores the eternal nature of the peace and confidence that come from righteousness. It is not a temporary state but an everlasting promise. In the conservative Christian perspective, this points to the eternal security and peace found in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. It assures believers that the benefits of righteousness extend beyond this life into eternity, offering hope and assurance of God's unchanging faithfulness.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 17. - The work of righteousness shall be peace. Peace - a true peace, not a false one (Jeremiah 6:14) - shall be the result of the reign of righteousness. War, quarrels, enmity, hostile feelings, are all of them the fruit of unrighteousness. In the kingdom of the Messiah, just so far forth as it is thoroughly established, "the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace" (James 3:18). The effect of righteousness; literally, the service of righteousness, which perhaps means here "the wages of righteousness." Quietness and assurance; or, quietness and confidence (comp. Isaiah 30:15). The final happiness of the blessed in Christ's kingdom is always spoken of as a state of "rest and quietness" (see Psalm 95:11; Job 3:17; Jeremiah 6:16; Matthew 11:28; Hebrews 4:9-11, etc.). The "confidence" felt would be an assured confidence, not a rash and foolish one, like that of the women of vers. 10, 11.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The work
מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה (ma·‘ă·śêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property

of righteousness
הַצְּדָקָ֖ה (haṣ·ṣə·ḏā·qāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively

will be
וְהָיָ֛ה (wə·hā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

peace;
שָׁל֑וֹם (šā·lō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace

the service
וַֽעֲבֹדַת֙ (wa·‘ă·ḇō·ḏaṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5656: Work of any kind

of righteousness
הַצְּדָקָ֔ה (haṣ·ṣə·ḏā·qāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively

will be quiet
הַשְׁקֵ֥ט (haš·qêṭ)
Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 8252: To be quiet or undisturbed

confidence
וָבֶ֖טַח (wā·ḇe·ṭaḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 983: A place of refuge, safety, safely

forever.
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

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