16. The Lord’s justice will dwell in the desert, his righteousness live in the fertile field.
17. The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.
18. My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.
19. Though hail flattens the forest and the city is leveled completely,
20. how blessed you will be, sowing your seed by every stream, and letting your cattle and donkeys range free.