Isaiah 26:7
The way of the godly is made straight: the way of the godly is also prepared.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.
In Context
6And the feet of the meek and lowly shall trample them.
8For the way of the Lord is judgment: we have hoped in thy name, and on the remembrance of thee,
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:2For there is none holy as the Lord, and there is none righteous as our God: there is none holy beside thee.
Job 27:5Far be it from me that I should justify you till I die; for I will not let go my innocence,
Psalms 1:6For the Lord knows the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Psalms 11:4Let the Lord destroy all the deceitful lips, and the tongue that speaks great words:
Proverbs 11:5Righteousness + 11:5 Gr. right divides.traces out blameless paths: but ungodliness encounters unjust dealing.
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 →