Isaiah - Chapter 26

Isaiah 26.1 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. Isaiah 26.2 Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. Isaiah 26.3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26.4 Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: Isaiah 26.5 For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust. Isaiah 26.6 The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy. Isaiah 26.7 The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just. Isaiah 26.8 Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee. Isaiah 26.9 With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness. Isaiah 26.10 Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the LORD. Isaiah 26.11 LORD, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them. Isaiah 26.12 LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us. Isaiah 26.13 O LORD our God, other lords beside thee have had dominion over us: but by thee only will we make mention of thy name. Isaiah 26.14 They are dead, they shall not live; they are deceased, they shall not rise: therefore hast thou visited and destroyed them, and made all their memory to perish. Isaiah 26.15 Thou hast increased the nation, O LORD, thou hast increased the nation: thou art glorified: thou hadst removed it far unto all the ends of the earth. Isaiah 26.16 LORD, in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a prayer when thy chastening was upon them. Isaiah 26.17 Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her delivery, is in pain, and crieth out in her pangs; so have we been in thy sight, O LORD. Isaiah 26.18 We have been with child, we have been in pain, we have as it were brought forth wind; we have not wrought any deliverance in the earth; neither have the inhabitants of the world fallen. Isaiah 26.19 Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead. Isaiah 26.20 Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. Isaiah 26.21 For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.

Isaiah : Chapter 26

Trust in God according to Isaiah 26

Chapter 26 of the book of Isaiah offers us a profound song of trust in God. This poetic text invites the faithful to reflect on their response to divine justice. It expresses heartfelt gratitude for God's protection and a yearning to live in His presence.

The Security of the Righteous

This chapter contrasts the security of the righteous with the fate of the wicked, highlighting the importance of persevering faith. Through its verses, Isaiah 26 addresses essential themes such as peace, resurrection, and the final triumph of justice.

Biblical Reflections

We invite you to meditate on five biblical passages that expand on the profound truths of this inspiring chapter:

Philippians 4:7

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” This verse echoes the theme of perfect peace found in Isaiah 26:3.

Revelation 21:4

“He will wipe away every tear from your eyes. There will be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor pain, for the old order has passed away.” This reflects the hope of resurrection and the end of suffering, as mentioned in Isaiah 26:19.

Hebrews 12:6

“For the Lord disciplines those he loves and chastens everyone he accepts as sons.” This verse connects with the idea in Isaiah 26:16, emphasizing that God's discipline leads people to sincerely seek Him.

Psalms 18:2

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the power of my salvation, my high tower.” This passage resonates with the theme of God as the eternal rock in Isaiah 26:4.

Matthew 7:13-14

“Enter you by the narrow gate, for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many there are who go in by it. How narrow is the gate and narrow is the way that leads to life! Few there be who find it.” This verse reflects the contrast between the ways of the righteous and the wicked evoked in Isaiah 26:7-10.

May these reflections nourish your faith and bring you closer to divine wisdom.