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Isaiah 26:2

Justice

1 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; salvation is established as its walls and ramparts.

Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter— one that remains faithful.

3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

4 Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter— one that remains faithful.
KJV
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
WEB
Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter: the one which keeps faith.
ASV
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth faith may enter in.
DARBY
Open ye the gates, and the righteous nation which keepeth faithfulness shall enter in.
BLB
Open the gates, that a righteous nation may enter in—one keeping faith.
ÅB
Lat opp portene, så et rettferdig folk kan gå inn, et folk som holder fast ved sin troskap.
OTB
Åpne portene, så det rettferdige folket kan komme inn, folket som forblir trofast.
B1930
Lat op portene, så et rettferdig folk kan gå inn, et folk som holder fast ved sin troskap.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Revelation 5:9

    And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

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  • Isaiah 60:11

    Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession.

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  • 1 Peter 2:9

    But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

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  • Psalms 118:20

    This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it.

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  • Isaiah 62:10

    Go out, go out through the gates; prepare the way for the people! Build it up, build up the highway; clear away the stones; raise a banner for the nations!

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  • Isaiah 62:2

    Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow.

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  • Isaiah 54:14

    In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it will not come near you.

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  • Acts 2:47

    praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

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