Isaiah 32:16
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.
American King James Version (AKJV)
Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Then justice shall dwell in the wilderness; and righteousness shall abide in the fruitful field.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Then in the waste land there will be an upright rule, and righteousness will have its place in the fertile field.
Webster's Revision
Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.
World English Bible
Then justice will dwell in the wilderness; and righteousness will remain in the fruitful field.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness shall abide in the fruitful field.
Barnes's Isaiah 32:16 Bible Commentary
Then judgment shall dwell - Or, justice shall make its appropriate dwelling-place there.
In the wilderness - In the place that was a wilderness, but that shall now be turned to a fruitful field.
In the fruitful field - In the nation that is like a fruitful field; in Judea restored.
Wesley's Isaiah 32:16 Bible Commentary
32:16 Judgment - Just judgment. Righteousness - Justice shall be executed in all the parts of the land.