Isaiah 26:7
Isaiah 26:7 in Multiple Translations
The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.
The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.
The way of the just is uprightness: thou that art upright dost direct the path of the just.
The way of the good man is straight; the road of the upright is made smooth by you.
You God, do what is right, and you straighten out the way for those who live right; you smooth out their path.
The way of the iust is righteousnesse: thou wilt make equall the righteous path of the iust.
The path for the righteous [is] uprightness, O upright One, The path of the righteous Thou dost ponder.
The way of the just is uprightness. You who are upright make the path of the righteous level.
The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.
The way of the just is right, the path of the just is right to walk in.
But as for righteous people, Yahweh, you do what is right; it is as though you cause the paths where they walk to be level and smooth.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 26:7
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Isaiah 26:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֹ֥רַח
לַ/צַּדִּ֖יק
מֵֽישָׁרִ֑ים
יָשָׁ֕ר
מַעְגַּ֥ל
צַדִּ֖יק
תְּפַלֵּֽס
אֹ֥רַח
ʼôrach
H734
way
N-cs
לַ/צַּדִּ֖יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
righteous
Prep | Adj
מֵֽישָׁרִ֑ים
mêyshâr
H4339
uprightness
N-mp
יָשָׁ֕ר
yâshâr
H3477
Jashar
Adj
מַעְגַּ֥ל
maʻgâl
H4570
track
N-ms
צַדִּ֖יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
righteous
Adj
תְּפַלֵּֽס
pâlaç
H6424
to envy
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 26:7
אֹ֥רַח
ʼôrach
H734
"way"
N-cs
A way or path, describing a road or journey, whether physical or metaphorical. This term is used to talk about travel, direction, and life's journey, often in wisdom literature and prophetic writings. It is found in books like Proverbs and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) way, path 1a) path, road 1b) the path, way, passing of life (fig.) 1c) way of living (fig.) 1d) traveller, wayfarer (meton) Aramaic equivalent: o.rach (אֹ֫רַח "way" H0735)
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: manner, path, race, rank, traveller, troop, (by-, high-) way. See also: Genesis 18:11; Proverbs 1:19; Psalms 8:9.
לַ/צַּדִּ֖יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
"righteous"
Prep | Adj
Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.
Definition: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful
Usage: Occurs in 197 OT verses. KJV: just, lawful, righteous (man). See also: Genesis 6:9; Proverbs 10:31; Psalms 1:5.
מֵֽישָׁרִ֑ים
mêyshâr
H4339
"uprightness"
N-mp
Uprightness refers to being fair and just, as seen in the Bible. It can also mean smoothness or straightness, often used to describe doing things rightly.
Definition: 1) evenness, uprightness, straightness, equity 1a) evenness, level, smoothness 1b) uprightness, equity 1c) rightly (as adv)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: agreement, aright, that are equal, equity, (things that are) right(-eously, things), sweetly, upright(-ly, -ness). See also: 1 Chronicles 29:17; Proverbs 2:9; Psalms 9:9.
יָשָׁ֕ר
yâshâr
H3477
"Jashar"
Adj
Jashar refers to being straight or just, like doing what is convenient and right. A man named Jashar lived before Israel's monarchy, as mentioned in Joshua 10:13. He wrote a book of poetry and songs, now lost.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.10.13
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: convenient, equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), [phrase] pleased well right(-eous), straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness). See also: Exodus 15:26; Psalms 32:11; Psalms 7:11.
מַעְגַּ֥ל
maʻgâl
H4570
"track"
N-ms
This word refers to a path or track, either physical or figurative. It can also describe a circular rampart or entrenchment. In the Bible, it is translated as path, trench, or way.
Definition: 1) entrenchment, track 1a) circumvallation, entrenchment 1b) track
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: going, path, trench, way(-side). See also: 1 Samuel 17:20; Proverbs 2:15; Psalms 17:5.
צַדִּ֖יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
"righteous"
Adj
Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.
Definition: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful
Usage: Occurs in 197 OT verses. KJV: just, lawful, righteous (man). See also: Genesis 6:9; Proverbs 10:31; Psalms 1:5.
תְּפַלֵּֽס
pâlaç
H6424
"to envy"
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
This verb means to weigh or balance things, like preparing a road or thinking deeply. In the Bible, it can also mean to envy or ponder something. It appears in various forms, like 'make' or 'weigh'.
Definition: 1) (Piel) to weigh, make level, balance 1a) to weigh out 1b) to make level or smooth
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: make, ponder, weigh. See also: Psalms 58:3; Proverbs 5:6; Psalms 78:50.
Study Notes — Isaiah 26:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 26:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 26:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 26:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 26:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 26:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 26:7
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 26:7
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 26:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 26:7
- Sermons on Isaiah 26:7
Context — A Song of Salvation
5For He has humbled those who dwell on high; He lays the lofty city low. He brings it down to the ground; He casts it into the dust.
6Feet trample it down— the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor.
7The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.
8Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls. 9My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ephesians 2:10 | For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. |
| 2 | Isaiah 42:16 | I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them. |
| 3 | 1 John 3:7 | Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous. |
| 4 | 2 Corinthians 1:12 | And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God. |
| 5 | Proverbs 20:7 | The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him. |
| 6 | 1 John 3:10 | By this the children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil: Anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is anyone who does not love his brother. |
| 7 | Job 27:5–6 | I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die. I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me. |
| 8 | Psalms 11:7 | For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face. |
| 9 | 1 Corinthians 4:5 | Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 2:2–4 | There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed. The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble are equipped with strength. |
Isaiah 26:7 Summary
[This verse means that when we try to live good lives and follow God, He helps us by making it clear what we should do and where we should go. It's like He's paving a smooth road for us to walk on, as it says in Psalms 37:23, that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. This doesn't mean that everything will always be easy, but it does mean that God will be with us and help us every step of the way, as promised in Matthew 28:20, where Jesus says He will be with us always, even to the end of the age.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to clear a straight path for the upright?
This means that God makes the way ahead clear and easy to follow for those who are living righteous lives, as seen in Proverbs 3:6, which says He will direct our paths.
How can we be sure we are on the path of the righteous?
We can be sure by following God's commandments and living according to His Word, as stated in Psalms 119:105, where it says His Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
Does this verse promise that the path of the righteous will always be easy?
No, it does not promise that the path will always be easy, but rather that it will be level and straight, meaning that God will make a way for us to navigate through life's challenges, as seen in Isaiah 40:31, which promises that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives?
This verse relates to our daily lives by reminding us that as we strive to live righteous lives, God will guide and direct us, and we can trust in His goodness and faithfulness, as stated in Lamentations 3:22-23, which says His mercies are new every morning.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which God has cleared a straight path for me in the past, and how can I trust Him to do so in the future?
- How can I ensure that I am staying on the path of the righteous, and what steps can I take to get back on track if I stray?
- What are some challenges or obstacles that I am currently facing, and how can I trust God to make a way for me to overcome them?
- In what ways can I reflect the character of God by being a source of guidance and direction for others, as He is for me?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 26:7
The way of the just [is] uprightness,.... Or, "the way for the just is uprightnesses" (s), most upright; the way which is appointed for him, and which he is directed to walk in, is a way of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 26:7
The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 26:7
Is uprightness; or, most even or plain. Heb. evenness or plainness. Which is understood either, 1. Of the rectitude or goodness of his actions or course; or rather, 2. Of the good success of his affairs; for this suits best with the coherence. When the way of the wicked is rugged, in which they easily stumble and fall into mischief, of which he spoke, ,6, the path of just men is plain and smooth, and they walk safely and comfortably in it. Thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just: the sense of the words thus rendered is, Thou, O God, who art most upright in all thy ways, and therefore a lover of uprightness. and of all upright men, dost weigh (i.e. examine) the path of the just, the course of his actions, and, which is implied, dost approve of them, and therefore direct them to a happy issue. But the words are otherwise rendered by some late learned interpreters, to this purpose, Thou dost level or make plain the path of the just exactly, Heb. with evenness, or evenly, so as to make it very even. Thus the first clause declares that it was even or plain, and this showeth whence or by whom it is made such, even by God.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 26:7
Isaiah 26:7 The way of the just [is] uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.Ver. 7. The way of the just is uprightness.] Heb., Uprightnesses - that is, just and straight courses. They turn not aside to crooked and wry ways, as do the workers of iniquity, but hold on in an even way, without windings or writhings; the king’ s highway to heaven is their road, and this leadeth them to that city of God. Thou most upright dost weigh the path of the just.] Or, Thou dost by levelling make the just man’ s path even. By thy preventing grace thou makest him just and upright, and by thy subsequent grace thou strengthenest and directest him, that he may run and not be weary, walk and not faint.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 26:7
(7) The way of the just is uprightness.—The English version seems somewhat tautologous. Better, is straight, or is even—i.e., leads on without interruption to its appointed end. So, in the second clause, instead of “thou shalt weigh the path,” which conveys a not very intelligible thought, we render, makest smooth the path. Probably, too, the word translated, “most upright,” as if it were a vocative, should be taken adverbially. The verse is, as it were, an echo of Pro 4:26; Proverbs 5:6; Proverbs 5:21.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 26:7
7, 8. That the way of the righteous is made straight by Jehovah, is a fundamental principle of religion (Proverbs 3:6; Proverbs 15:19, &c.), but the principle is upheld only by Jehovah moving in His own way of judgment; therefore the “righteous nation” has waited impatiently for His judicial interposition.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 26:7
The way of the just is uprightness - The Hebrew is literally, ‘The way to the just is uprightness;’ the word ‘way’ probably refers to God’s way, or his dealings with the righteous.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 26:7
5-7. He bringeth down them that dwell on high — The argument is, Why not trust such a One who has overwhelmed imperial oppressive cities, and abolished nearer gainsaying peoples.
Sermons on Isaiah 26:7
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Two Creations (Reading) by Watchman Nee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the work of God in our lives is mysterious and beyond our understanding. He explains that through the new birth, we receive a new and d |
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(The Chief End of Man - Part 1): Worshippers of the Most High by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the reason for the gospel and the need for conversion. He states that many people in the world suffer from s |
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The Cost of Declaring His Glory by Helen Roseveare | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of facing persecution and suffering for their faith. They describe a brutal attack on their home by cruel men during a rebe |
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(How to Get Out of a Religious Rut): Getting Out of the Rut by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about a farmer boy who wants to catch fish. The boy remembers that the pastor said to pray for what he wants, so he prays for fish. The p |
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This Way to Happiness: What to Do Until the King Comes by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the progression of human history as depicted in the book of Daniel. He explains that society is deteriorating and becoming weaker over time. |
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Led of the Spirit by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being a witness for Christ. He highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers to share their faith. The pr |
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(Godly Home) Part 19 - Children - a Dwelling Place for the Living God by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of creating a nurturing environment for children in our homes. He encourages parents to be vigilant in monitoring what influen |