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Isaiah 26:5 KJV
Isaiah · chapter 26 · verse 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 26:5 · King James Version
Isaiah 26:5 in context
3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
4Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
5For 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.
6The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.
7The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- bringethnâgaʻproperly, to touchH5060 →
- groundʼeretsthe earthH776 →
- dwellyâshabproperly, to sit downH3427 →
- loftysâgabto be lofty, especially inaccessibleH7682 →
- highmârôwmaltitudeH4791 →
- cityqiryâhbuildingH7151 →
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Here the prophet further encourages us to trust in the Lord for ever, and to continue waiting on him; for, I. He will make humble souls that trust in him to triumph over their proud enemies, Isa 26:5, Isa 26:6. Those that exalt themselves shall be abased: For he brings down those that dwell on high;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 5-11