Isaiah 26:8

In the way of thy judgments, O Jehovah, we have waited for thee; The desire of our souls is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

7The way of the upright is a smooth way; Thou, O most righteous, doth level the path of the upright!

9My soul longeth for thee in the night, And my spirit within me seeketh thee in the morning; For when thy judgments are in the earth, The inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.

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Cross References

Psalms 13:1“For the leader of the music. A psalm of David.” How long, O LORD! wilt thou forget me for ever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

Psalms 37:3Trust in the LORD, and do good; Abide in the land, and delight in faithfulness.

Psalms 44:17All this hath come upon us; Yet have we not forgotten thee, Nor have we been false to thy covenant.

Psalms 65:6Thou makest fast the mountains by thy power, Being girded with strength!

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 →

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