Isaiah 26:2

In 11 translations

BSB

Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter— one that remains faithful.

KJV

Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.truth: Heb. truths

WEB

Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter: the one which keeps faith.

ASV

Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth faith may enter in.

LSV

Open the gates, || That a righteous nation may enter, || Preserving steadfastness.

YLT

Open ye the gates, that enter may a righteous nation, Preserving stedfastness.

DBY

Open ye the gates, and the righteous nation which keepeth faithfulness shall enter in.

DRC

Open ye the gates, and let the just nation, that keepeth the truth, enter in.

GNV

Open ye the gates that the righteous nation, which keepeth the trueth, may enter in.

JPS

Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation that keepeth faithfulness may enter in.

LXXE

Open ye the gates, let the nation enter that keeps righteousness, and keeps truth,

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Original-language editions

WLC

פִּתְח֖וּ שְׁעָרִ֑ים וְיָבֹ֥א גוֹי־צַדִּ֖יק שֹׁמֵ֥ר אֱמֻנִֽים׃

LXX-Br

Ἀνοίξατε πύλας, εἰσελθέτω λαὸς φυλάσσων δικαιοσύνην, καὶ φυλάσσων ἀλήθειαν,

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• Revelation 5:9And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
• 1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
• Psalms 118:20This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it.
• Isaiah 60:11Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession.
• Isaiah 62:10Go out, go out through the gates; prepare the way for the people! Build it up, build up the highway; clear away the stones; raise a banner for the nations!
• Isaiah 62:2Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow.
• Isaiah 60:21Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified.
• Ezekiel 48:31–34the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. On the north side there will be three gates: the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi. On the east side, which will be 4,500 cubits…
• Psalms 106:5that I may see the prosperity of Your chosen ones, and rejoice in the gladness of Your nation, and give glory with Your inheritance.
• Isaiah 54:14In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it will not come near you.
• Acts 2:47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
• Exodus 19:6And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.”
• Zechariah 8:20This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Peoples will yet come—the residents of many cities—
• Isaiah 58:8Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.
• Revelation 21:24By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.
• Deuteronomy 4:6–8Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” For what…

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