Isaiah 26:1-6

New International Reader's Version

Another Song of Praise

26 At 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 those who commit themselves to be faithful to you.
    That’s because they trust in you.

⁴“Trust in the Lord forever.
    The Lord himself 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 treated badly stomp on them.
    Those who were poor walk all over them.”