Isaiah 26:1–9

Another Song of Praise

26At that time a song will be sung in the land of Judah. It will say,

“We have a strong city.

God’s saving power surrounds it

like walls and towers.

²Open its gates

so that those who do what is right can enter.

They are the people who remain faithful to God.

³Lord, you will give perfect peace

to anyone who commits himself to be faithful to you.

That’s because he trusts in you.

⁴“Trust in the Lord forever.

The Lord is the Rock.

The Lord will keep us safe forever.

⁵He brings down those who are proud.

He pulls down cities that have high walls.

They fall down flat on the ground.

He throws them down to the dust.

⁶The feet of those who were crushed stomp on them.

Those who were helpless walk all over them.”

⁷Lord, you are honest and fair.

You guide those who do what is right.

You lead them on a straight path.

You make their way smooth.

⁸Lord, we are living the way your laws command us to live.

We are waiting for you to act.

Our hearts long for you to be true to your name.

That’s what you are known for.

⁹My heart longs for you at night.

My spirit longs for you in the morning.

You will come and judge the earth.

Then the people of the world will learn to do what is right.