Parallel Verses
King James Version
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
New American Standard Bible
The one that
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.
American Standard Version
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth 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 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.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 118:20
This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.
Isaiah 60:11
Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought.
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 a standard for the people.
Exodus 19:6
And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an 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 nations, which 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 good 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 thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.
Isaiah 62:2
And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD 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; one gate of Reuben, one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi.
Zechariah 8:20
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; It shall yet come to pass, that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities:
Acts 2:47
Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
2 Peter 3:13
Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
Jude 1:3
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
Revelation 5:9
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Revelation 21:24
And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.