Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth faith may enter in.
New American Standard Bible
The one that
King James Version
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
Holman Bible
so a righteous nation can come in—
one that remains faithful.
International Standard Version
Open your gates, so the righteous nation that safeguards its faith may enter.
A Conservative Version
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keeps faith may enter in.
Amplified
“Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter,
The one that
Bible in Basic English
Let the doors be open, so that the upright nation which keeps faith may come in.
Darby Translation
Open ye the gates, and the righteous nation which keepeth faithfulness shall enter in.
Julia Smith Translation
Open ye the gates and the just nation watching truths shall come in.
King James 2000
Open the gates, that the righteous nation which keeps the truth may enter in.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Open [the] gates {so that} [the] righteous nation who keeps faithfulness may enter!
Modern King James verseion
Open the gates, and the righteous nation shall enter in, keeping faithfulness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Open ye the gates, that the righteous people which keep the truth may enter in.
NET Bible
Open the gates so a righteous nation can enter -- one that remains trustworthy.
New Heart English Bible
Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter: the one which keeps faith.
The Emphasized Bible
Open ye the gates, - That there may enter in - a righteous nation preserving fidelity.
Webster
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
World English Bible
Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter: the one which keeps faith.
Youngs Literal Translation
Open ye the gates, that enter may a righteous nation, Preserving stedfastness.
Themes
Access to God » Admission into God's presence
exclusion Admission » Admission into God's presence
Interlinear
Pathach
Shamar
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 26:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Judah's Song Of Praise
1 In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah: we have a strong city; salvation will he appoint for walls and bulwarks. 2 Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth faith may enter in. 3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is'stayed on thee ; because he trusteth in thee.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 118:20
This is the gate of Jehovah; The righteous shall enter into it.
Isaiah 60:11
Thy gates also shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the wealth of the nations, and their kings led captive.
Isaiah 60:21
Thy people also shall be all righteous; they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.
Isaiah 62:10
Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up an ensign for the peoples.
Exodus 19:6
and ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.
Deuteronomy 4:6-8
Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, that shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
Psalm 106:5
That I may see the prosperity of thy chosen, That I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, That I may glory with thine inheritance.
Isaiah 54:14
In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression, for thou shalt not fear; and from terror, for it shall not come near thee.
Isaiah 58:8
Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thy healing shall spring forth speedily; and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of Jehovah shall by thy rearward.
Isaiah 62:2
And the nations shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory, and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of Jehovah shall name.
Ezekiel 48:31-34
and the gates of the city shall be after 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.
Zechariah 8:20
Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: It shall yet come to pass , that there shall come peoples, and the inhabitants of many cities;
Acts 2:47
praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to them day by day those that were saved.
1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
2 Peter 3:13
But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
Jude 1:3
Beloved, while I was giving all diligence to write unto you of our common salvation, I was constrained to write unto you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered unto the saints.
Revelation 5:9
And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou was slain, and didst purchase unto God with thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,
Revelation 21:24
And the nations shall walk amidst the light thereof: and the kings of the earth bring their glory into it.