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Isaiah 26:2

Justice

1 In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.

Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.

3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

4 Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:

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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 sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

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  • Isaiah 60:11

    Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought.

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  • 1 Peter 2:9

    But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

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  • Psalms 118:20

    This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.

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  • Isaiah 62:10

    Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a standard for the people.

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  • Isaiah 62:2

    And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name.

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  • Isaiah 54:14

    In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.

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  • Acts 2:47

    Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

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