Isaiah 26:2
Open you⌃ the gates, let the nation enter that keeps righteousness, and keeps truth,
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
In Context
3supporting truth, and keeping peace: for on you, O Lord,
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:6And you⌃ shall keep and do them: for this is your wisdom and understanding before all nations, as many as shall hear all these ordinances; and they shall say, Behold, this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
Psalms 118:19I am a stranger in the earth: hide not your commandments from me. 1
Isaiah 54:14And you shall be built in righteousness: abstain from injustice, and you shall not fear; and trembling shall not come near you.
Isaiah 60:11And your gates shall be opened continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; to bring in to you the power of the Gentiles, and their kings as captives.
Isaiah 62:2And the Gentiles shall see your righteousness, and kings your glory: and one shall call you by a new name, which the Lord shall name.
Ezekiel 48:31And the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates northward; the gate of Ruben, one, and the gate of Juda, one, and the gate of Levi, one.
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 26:2-5
The Blessings of the Gospel. ( b. c. 718.) 1 In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks. 2 Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. 3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. 4 Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: To the prophecies of gospel grace very fitly is a song annexed, in which we… Read the whole commentary →