Isaiah 26:1–9
26 On that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah:
We have a strong city.
Salvation is established as walls and ramparts.w
so a righteous nation can come in—
one that remains faithful.
3 You will keep the mind that is dependent on you
in perfect peace,a
for it is trusting in you.
because in the Lord, the Lord himself, is an everlasting rock!b
5 For he has humbled those who live in lofty places—
an inaccessible city.c
He brings it down; he brings it down to the ground;
he throws it to the dust.
the feet of the humble,
the steps of the poor.
7 The path of the righteous is level;d
you clear a straight path for the righteous.
in the path of your judgments.
Our desire is for your name and renown.e
9 I long for you in the night;f
yes, my spirit within me diligently seeks you,
for when your judgments are in the land,
the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.