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href="/bsb/isaiah/26.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/isaiah/26.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou wilt keep <i>him</i> in perfect peace, <i>whose</i> mind <i>is</i> stayed <i>on thee</i>: because he trusteth in thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You will keep <i>him</i> in perfect peace, <i>Whose</i> mind <i>is</i> stayed <i>on You,</i> Because he trusts in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“The steadfast of mind Thou wilt keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace Because he trusts in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“You will keep in perfect <i>and</i> constant peace <i>the one</i> whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both inclination and character], Because he trusts <i>and</i> takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will keep the mind that is dependent on you in perfect peace, for it is trusting in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will keep the mind that is dependent on You in perfect peace, for it is trusting in You. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD gives perfect peace to those whose faith is firm. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />With perfect peace you will protect those whose minds cannot be changed, because they trust you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You, LORD, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You will keep perfectly peaceful the one whose mind remains focused on you, because he remains in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You keep completely safe the people who maintain their faith, for they trust in you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You will keep him in peace, in peace whose thoughts are fixed on you, because he trusts in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You keep [him] in peace [whose] imagination [is] stayed—peace! For he is confident in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> An imagination supported Thou fortifiest peace -- peace! For in Thee it is confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The mind placed upon thee thou wilt form peace, peace, because he trusted in thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The old error is passed away: thou wilt keep peace: peace, because we have hoped in thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The old error has gone away. You will serve peace: peace, for we have hoped in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />With firm purpose you maintain peace; in peace, because of our trust in you.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace— in peace because they trust in you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thou wilt keep us in perfect peace, for in thee we have trusted, O LORD, for ever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You shall keep peace for us, because in you we hope, LORD JEHOVAH, to the eternity of eternities!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The mind stayed on Thee Thou keepest in perfect peace; Because it trusteth in Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />supporting truth, and keeping peace: for on thee, O Lord,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/26-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=5194" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/26.htm">A Song of Trust in God's Provision</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter—one that remains faithful. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5341.htm" title="5341: tiṣ·ṣōr (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To watch, guard, keep. A primitive root; to guard, in a good sense Or a bad one.">You will keep</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: šā·lō·wm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">in perfect</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: šā·lō·wm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/5564.htm" title="5564: sā·mūḵ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To lean, lay, rest, support. A primitive root; to prop; reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of.">the steadfast</a> <a href="/hebrew/3336.htm" title="3336: yê·ṣer (N-ms) -- A form, framing, purpose. From yatsar; a form; figuratively, conception.">of mind,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/982.htm" title="982: bā·ṭū·aḥ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To trust. A primitive root; properly, to hie for refuge; figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure.">he trusts</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">in You.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a></span><br />And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a></span><br />Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-165.htm">Psalm 119:165</a></span><br />Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-6.htm">Romans 8:6</a></span><br />The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a></span><br />Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">Psalm 23:1-3</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-15.htm">Colossians 3:15</a></span><br />Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-16.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:16</a></span><br />Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1-2</a></span><br />He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a></span><br />Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-5.htm">Psalm 37:5</a></span><br />Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm 62:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. / He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-9.htm">Hebrews 4:9-10</a></span><br />There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. / For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you: because he trusts in you.</p><p class="hdg">wilt</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6,7</a></b></br> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/57-19.htm">Isaiah 57:19-21</a></b></br> I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to <i>him that is</i> far off, and to <i>him that is</i> near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/85-7.htm">Psalm 85:7,8</a></b></br> Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation… </p><p class="hdg">in perfect peace.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a></b></br> Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because <i>they are</i> many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/48-2.htm">Isaiah 48:2</a></b></br> For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts <i>is</i> his name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/50-1.htm">Isaiah 50:1</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD, Where <i>is</i> the bill of your mother's divorcement, whom I have put away? or which of my creditors <i>is it</i> to whom I have sold you? Behold, for your iniquities have ye sold yourselves, and for your transgressions is your mother put away.</p><p class="hdg">because</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/5-20.htm">1 Chronicles 5:20</a></b></br> And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that <i>were</i> with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">2 Chronicles 13:18</a></b></br> Thus the children of Israel were brought under at that time, and the children of Judah prevailed, because they relied upon the LORD God of their fathers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/16-8.htm">2 Chronicles 16:8</a></b></br> Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge host, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, he delivered them into thine hand.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/28-1.htm">Confident</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-11.htm">Confideth</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-13.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-9.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-11.htm">Imagination</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-18.htm">Keepest</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-4.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-2.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-1.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-5.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-28.htm">Supported</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-11.htm">Trusteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-11.htm">Trusts</a> <a href="/psalms/96-10.htm">Unmoved</a> <a href="/john/20-23.htm">Whoever's</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-5.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/32-9.htm">Confident</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Confideth</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-4.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-17.htm">Imagination</a> <a href="/daniel/9-4.htm">Keepest</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-24.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-12.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-3.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-10.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-3.htm">Supported</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Trusteth</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Trusts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">Unmoved</a> <a href="/john/20-23.htm">Whoever's</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-12.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/26-1.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You will keep in perfect peace</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's role as the sustainer of peace. The Hebrew term for "perfect peace" is "shalom shalom," a repetition that signifies completeness and absolute peace. This peace is not merely the absence of conflict but a profound sense of well-being and wholeness. In the biblical context, peace is a covenantal blessing from God, often associated with His presence (<a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a>). The promise of peace is a recurring theme in Isaiah, pointing to the future Messianic kingdom where peace will reign (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a>).<p><b>the steadfast of mind</b><br>The phrase "steadfast of mind" refers to a person whose thoughts and intentions are firmly fixed on God. In Hebrew, the word for "steadfast" can also mean "leaning" or "resting," suggesting a reliance on God. This steadfastness is a mental and spiritual discipline, reflecting a heart that is undivided and fully committed to God (<a href="/psalms/112-7.htm">Psalm 112:7</a>). The cultural context of ancient Israel valued wisdom and understanding, often equating a sound mind with godliness (<a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>).<p><b>because he trusts in You</b><br>Trust in God is the foundation for experiencing His peace. This trust is not passive but an active, ongoing reliance on God's character and promises. Throughout Scripture, trust in God is portrayed as a source of strength and security (<a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5</a>, <a href="/psalms/56-3.htm">Psalm 56:3-4</a>). The historical context of Isaiah includes times of political turmoil and uncertainty, making the call to trust in God particularly poignant. This trust is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who embodies perfect peace and calls believers to trust in Him (<a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book bearing his name. He prophesied to the Kingdom of Judah during a time of political turmoil and spiritual decline.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, which was often under threat from surrounding nations. Isaiah's prophecies were directed towards the people of Judah, calling them back to faithfulness to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is the one who provides "perfect peace" to those who trust in Him. This reflects His nature as a provider and sustainer.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/perfect_peace.htm">Perfect Peace</a></b><br>The Hebrew phrase "shalom shalom" is used here, emphasizing a complete and absolute peace that comes from God alone.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/trust.htm">Trust</a></b><br>A key theme in this verse, trust in God is portrayed as the foundation for receiving His peace. The Hebrew word "batach" implies a sense of security and confidence in God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_source_of_peace.htm">The Source of Peace</a></b><br>True peace comes from God alone. It is not dependent on external circumstances but is a gift from God to those who trust in Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_trust.htm">The Role of Trust</a></b><br>Trusting in God is essential for experiencing His peace. This trust involves a steadfast mind, focused on God's promises and character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_perfect_peace.htm">The Nature of Perfect Peace</a></b><br>The peace God offers is complete and perfect, described in Hebrew as "shalom shalom." It is a peace that fills every aspect of our being.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_mindset_of_peace.htm">The Mindset of Peace</a></b><br>A steadfast mind is one that is fixed on God, not swayed by the changing tides of life. This mindset is cultivated through prayer, meditation on Scripture, and reliance on the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_steps_to_peace.htm">Practical Steps to Peace</a></b><br>Engage in regular prayer and Bible study to strengthen your trust in God. Surround yourself with a community of believers who encourage and support your faith journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_one_maintain_perfect_peace.htm">How can one maintain perfect peace?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_to_do_when_peace_is_absent.htm">What actions to take when peace is absent?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_promise_peace_if_believers_suffer.htm">Why does Isaiah 26:3 promise perfect peace to the righteous when other passages show devout believers enduring great suffering? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_2_john.htm">How can one maintain perfect peace?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace.</span>--The italics show that the English version is made up with several interpolated words. More literally, and more impressively, we read, <span class= "ital">Thou establishest a purpose firm; peace, peace, for in Thee is his trust. </span>Completeness is expressed, as elsewhere, in the form of iteration. No adjectives can add to the fulness of the meaning of the noun.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou wilt keep him</span>, etc.; literally, <span class="accented">the steadfast mind thou wilt keep in peace</span>, <span class="accented">in peace</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "in perfect peace" (comp. <a href="/psalms/112-7.htm">Psalm 112:7, 8</a>). The writer's mind throughout the first paragraph of his" song" (vers. 1-4)"is running" (as Mr. Cheyne well observes) "on the security and immovableness of the new Jerusalem." All is peace and sure defense on God's side; all is trust and perfect confidence on the side of man. The first words of the verse may be taken in various ways - the above rendering (which seems to us the best) is that of Delitzsch and Kay. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/26-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The steadfast</span><br /><span class="heb">סָמ֔וּךְ</span> <span class="translit">(sā·mūḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5564.htm">Strong's 5564: </a> </span><span class="str2">To prop, to lean upon, take hold of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of mind</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵ֣צֶר</span> <span class="translit">(yê·ṣer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3336.htm">Strong's 3336: </a> </span><span class="str2">A form, framing, purpose</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You will keep</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּצֹּ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(tiṣ·ṣōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5341.htm">Strong's 5341: </a> </span><span class="str2">To watch, guard, keep</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in perfect</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁל֣וֹם ׀</span> <span class="translit">(šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> </span><span class="str2">Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace</span><br /><br /><span class="word">peace,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁל֑וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> </span><span class="str2">Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he trusts</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּטֽוּחַ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bā·ṭū·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_982.htm">Strong's 982: </a> </span><span class="str2">To trust, be confident, sure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in You.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְךָ֖</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 26:3 You will keep whoever's mind is steadfast (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/26-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 26:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 26:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/26-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 26:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 26:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>