Isaiah 26:8
Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O Jehovah, have we waited for thee; the desire of [our] soul is to thy name, and to thy memorial.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
7The way of the just is uprightness: thou, the Upright, dost make the path of the just even.
Cross References
Exodus 3:15And God said moreover to Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel: Jehovah, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you. This is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.
2 Samuel 23:5Although my house be not so before God, Yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, Ordered in every way and sure; For [this is] all my salvation, and every desire, Although he make [it] not to grow.
Psalms 13:1{To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David.} How long, Jehovah, wilt thou forget me for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
Psalms 37:3Confide in Jehovah, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on faithfulness;
Psalms 44:17All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt falsely against thy covenant:
Psalms 65:6Who by his strength established the mountains, being girded with power;
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 →