Isaiah 32:16 kjva — Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field."

— Isaiah 32:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Isaiah 32 — Context

13

Upon the land of my people shall come up thorns and briers; yea, upon all the houses of joy in the joyous city:

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Because the palaces shall be forsaken; the multitude of the city shall be left; the forts and towers shall be for dens for ever, a joy of wild asses, a pasture of flocks;

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Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest.

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Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.

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

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And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;

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When it shall hail, coming down on the forest; and the city shall be low in a low place.

Isaiah 32:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 32:16 say?
Isaiah 32:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.”
Where is Isaiah 32:16 in the Bible?
Isaiah 32:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 32, verse 16.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 32:16.
What translation should I read Isaiah 32:16 in?
Isaiah 32:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 32:16?
Isaiah 32:16 reads (KJVA): “Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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