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16 Then justice will reside in wild lands,
    and righteousness will abide in farmlands.
17 The fruit of righteousness will be peace,
    and the outcome of righteousness,
    calm and security forever.
18 Then my people will live in a peaceful dwelling,
    in secure homes, in carefree resting places.

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16 The Lord’s justice(A) will dwell in the desert,(B)
    his righteousness(C) live in the fertile field.
17 The fruit of that righteousness(D) will be peace;(E)
    its effect will be quietness and confidence(F) forever.
18 My people will live in peaceful(G) dwelling places,
    in secure homes,(H)
    in undisturbed places of rest.(I)

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