Isaiah
“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.”
Isaiah 32:17
Isaiah 32:17 (KJV) speaks to peace, calm, and righteousness in Christ — words set in Isaiah, the prophet's book of judgment and deep comfort. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7“And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;”
Isaiah 32:18“But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.”
Proverbs 1:33“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
Isaiah 26:3“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”
Psalms 4:8
Common questions
What does Isaiah 32:17 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 32:17 reads: "And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever." The verse speaks to peace, calm, and righteousness in Christ. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 32 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Isaiah 32:17 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever." is Isaiah 32:17 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 32.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 32:17?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 32:17 include John 14:27, Philippians 4:7, and Isaiah 32:18. Reading them alongside Isaiah 32:17 deepens the theme of peace.
How can I pray with Isaiah 32:17?
Read Isaiah 32:17 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.