Isaiah 26:2
Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter: the one which keeps faith.
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
In Context
3You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:6Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who shall hear all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
Psalms 118:19Open to me the gates of righteousness. I will enter into them. I will give thanks to the LORD.
Isaiah 54:14You will be established in righteousness. You will be far from oppression, for you will not be afraid, and far from terror, for it shall not come near you.
Isaiah 60:11Your gates also shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night, that men may bring to you the wealth of the nations, and their kings led captive.
Isaiah 62:2The nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name, which the LORD’s mouth will name.
Ezekiel 48:31and the gates of the city shall be named after the tribes of Israel, three gates northward: the gate of Reuben, one; the gate of Judah, one; 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 →