Isaiah 26:2
“Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the trueth may enter in.”
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Isaiah 26:2 Context
1In that day shall this song bee sung in the land of Iudah; Wee haue a strong citie, saluation will God appoint for walles and bulwarkes. 2Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the trueth may enter in. 3Thou wilt keepe him in perfect peace, whose minde is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee. 4Trust ye in the Lord for euer: for in the Lord Iehouah is euerlasting strength.
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Other Translations for Isaiah 26:2
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
- King James Version
"Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter, The one that remains faithful.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth faith may enter in.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Let the doors be open, so that the upright nation which keeps faith may come in.
- Basic English Bible
Open ye the gates, and the righteous nation which keepeth faithfulness shall enter in.
- Darby Bible
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
- Webster's Bible
Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter: the one which keeps faith.
- World English Bible
Open ye the gates, that enter may a righteous nation, Preserving stedfastness.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation that keepeth faithfulness may enter in.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 26:2
26:2 The gates - Of the city, mentioned ver.#1|. The nation - The whole body of righteous men, whether Jews or Gentiles. For he seems to speak here, as he apparently did in the foregoing chapter, of the times of the gospel. Keepeth truth - Which is sincere in the true religion.