Isaiah 26:9
In the night the desire of my soul has been for you; early will my spirit be searching for you; for when your punishments come on the earth, the people of the world will get the knowledge of righteousness.
Bible in Basic English
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In Context
8We have been waiting for you, O Lord; the desire of our soul is for the memory of your name.
Cross References
Numbers 14:21But truly, as I am living, and as all the earth will be full of the glory of the Lord;
Psalms 58:11\58:10\The upright man will be glad when he sees their punishment; his feet will be washed in the blood of the evil-doer.
Psalms 63:6\63:5\My soul will be comforted, as with good food; and my mouth will give you praise with songs of joy;
Psalms 77:2\77:1\I was crying to God with my voice; even to God with my voice, and he gave ear to me.
Psalms 83:18\83:17\Let them be overcome and troubled for ever; let them be put to shame and come to destruction;
Psalms 130:6My soul is watching for the Lord more than those who are watching for the morning; yes, more than the watchers for the morning.
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 26:6-12
The Goodness and Justice of God. ( b. c. 718.) 5 For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust. 6 The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy. 7 The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just. 8 Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O Lord , have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.… Read the whole commentary →