Isaiah 26:2
Open ye the gates, that enter may a righteous nation, Preserving stedfastness.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
In Context
3An imagination supported Thou fortifiest peace — peace! For in Thee it is confident.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:6and ye have kept and done [them] (for it [is] your wisdom and your understanding) before the eyes of the peoples who hear all these statutes, and they have said, Only, a people wise and understanding [is] this great nation.
Psalms 118:19Open ye to me gates of righteousness, I enter into them — I thank Jah.
Isaiah 54:14In righteousness thou establishest thyself, Be far from oppression, for thou fearest not, And from ruin, for it cometh not near unto thee.
Isaiah 60:11And opened have thy gates continually, By day and by night they are not shut, To bring unto thee the force of nations, Even their kings are led.
Isaiah 62:2And nations have seen thy righteousness, And all kings thine honour, And He is giving to thee a new name, That the mouth of Jehovah doth define.
Ezekiel 48:31And the gates of the city [are] according to the names of 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 →