17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
17 The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.
17 And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust
17 And where there's Right, there'll be Peace and the progeny of Right: quiet lives and endless trust.
17 The work of righteousness will be peace, And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.
17 And this righteousness will bring peace. Yes, it will bring quietness and confidence forever.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 32:17
Commentary on Isaiah 32:9-20
(Read Isaiah 32:9-20)
When there was so much provocation given to the holy God, bad times might be expected. Alas! how many careless ones there are, who support self-indulgence by shameful niggardliness! We deserve to be deprived of the supports of life, when we make them the food of lusts. Let such tremble and be troubled. Blessed times shall be brought in by the pouring out of the Spirit from on high; then, and not till then, there will be good times. The present state of the Jews shall continue until a more abundant pouring out of the Spirit from on high. Peace and quietness shall be found in the way and work of righteousness. True satisfaction is to be had only in true religion. And real holiness is real happiness now, and shall be perfect happiness, that is, perfect holiness for ever. The good seed of the word shall be sown in all places, and be watered by Divine grace; and laborious, patient labourers shall be sent forth into God's husbandry.