◄ Isaiah 26:3 ►
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New International Version
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

New Living Translation
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!

English Standard Version
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.

Berean Standard Bible
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

King James Bible
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

New King James Version
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.

New American Standard Bible
“The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You.

NASB 1995
“The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You.

NASB 1977
“The steadfast of mind Thou wilt keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in Thee.

Legacy Standard Bible
The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace Because he trusts in You.

Amplified Bible
“You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both inclination and character], Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation].

Christian Standard Bible
You will keep the mind that is dependent on you in perfect peace, for it is trusting in you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You will keep the mind that is dependent on You in perfect peace, for it is trusting in You.

American Standard Version
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD gives perfect peace to those whose faith is firm.

English Revised Version
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
With perfect peace you will protect those whose minds cannot be changed, because they trust you.

Good News Translation
You, LORD, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you.

International Standard Version
You will keep perfectly peaceful the one whose mind remains focused on you, because he remains in you.

Majority Standard Bible
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

NET Bible
You keep completely safe the people who maintain their faith, for they trust in you.

New Heart English Bible
You will keep him in peace, in peace whose thoughts are fixed on you, because he trusts in you.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

World English Bible
You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You keep [him] in peace [whose] imagination [is] stayed—peace! For he is confident in You.

Young's Literal Translation
An imagination supported Thou fortifiest peace -- peace! For in Thee it is confident.

Smith's Literal Translation
The mind placed upon thee thou wilt form peace, peace, because he trusted in thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The old error is passed away: thou wilt keep peace: peace, because we have hoped in thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The old error has gone away. You will serve peace: peace, for we have hoped in you.

New American Bible
With firm purpose you maintain peace; in peace, because of our trust in you.”

New Revised Standard Version
Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace— in peace because they trust in you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thou wilt keep us in perfect peace, for in thee we have trusted, O LORD, for ever and ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You shall keep peace for us, because in you we hope, LORD JEHOVAH, to the eternity of eternities!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The mind stayed on Thee Thou keepest in perfect peace; Because it trusteth in Thee.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
supporting truth, and keeping peace: for on thee, O Lord,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Song of Trust in God's Provision
…2Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter—one that remains faithful. 3You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. 4Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.…
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Cross References
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

John 14:27
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.

Psalm 119:165
Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.

Romans 8:6
The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,

Matthew 11:28-30
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.”

Psalm 23:1-3
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.

Proverbs 3:5-6
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.

Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Psalm 91:1-2
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.”

1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Psalm 37:5
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.

John 16:33
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!”

Psalm 62:1-2
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.

Hebrews 4:9-10
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.


Treasury of Scripture

You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you: because he trusts in you.

wilt

Isaiah 9:6,7
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…

Isaiah 57:19-21
I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him…

Psalm 85:7,8
Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation…

in perfect peace.

Isaiah 31:1
Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Isaiah 48:2
For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name.

Isaiah 50:1
Thus saith the LORD, Where is the bill of your mother's divorcement, whom I have put away? or which of my creditors is it to whom I have sold you? Behold, for your iniquities have ye sold yourselves, and for your transgressions is your mother put away.

because

1 Chronicles 5:20
And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him.

2 Chronicles 13:18
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.

2 Chronicles 16:8
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.

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Berean Study Bible
You will keep
The phrase "You will keep" signifies God's active role in maintaining and preserving. The Hebrew root for "keep" is "שָׁמַר" (shamar), which means to guard, watch over, or preserve. This word is often used in the context of God's covenantal faithfulness, where He promises to protect and sustain His people. In the historical context of Isaiah, this assurance would have been particularly comforting to the Israelites, who faced threats from surrounding nations. The promise of divine protection underscores God's sovereignty and His personal involvement in the lives of His followers.

in perfect peace
The term "perfect peace" is a translation of the Hebrew phrase "שָׁלוֹם שָׁלוֹם" (shalom shalom), which literally means "peace peace." The repetition emphasizes completeness and fullness. "Shalom" encompasses not just the absence of conflict but a holistic sense of well-being, prosperity, and harmony. In the scriptural context, this peace is a divine gift, transcending human understanding and circumstances. It reflects the peace that comes from a right relationship with God, aligning with the New Testament teaching in Philippians 4:7 about the peace of God guarding our hearts and minds.

whose mind is stayed
The phrase "whose mind is stayed" refers to a steadfastness or firmness of purpose. The Hebrew word "סָמוּךְ" (samukh) implies being supported or upheld. This suggests a mind that is firmly anchored and reliant on God, not swayed by external pressures or internal doubts. In the historical context, this steadfastness would have been crucial for the Israelites, who were often tempted to turn to idols or foreign alliances for security. Spiritually, it calls believers to focus their thoughts and trust on God, echoing the New Testament exhortation in Colossians 3:2 to set our minds on things above.

on You
The focus "on You" directs attention to God as the object of trust and reliance. This personal pronoun emphasizes the relational aspect of faith, where God is not an abstract concept but a personal being who desires a relationship with His people. In the context of Isaiah, this would remind the Israelites of their unique covenant relationship with Yahweh, contrasting with the surrounding nations' reliance on false gods. For contemporary believers, it underscores the importance of a personal, intimate relationship with God, where He is the center of our trust and devotion.

because he trusts in You
The phrase "because he trusts in You" highlights the reason for the perfect peace promised earlier. The Hebrew root "בָּטַח" (batach) means to trust, be confident, or feel secure. This trust is not a passive feeling but an active reliance on God's character and promises. Historically, this trust would have been a call to the Israelites to depend on God rather than political alliances or military strength. For believers today, it is a reminder that true security and peace come from trusting in God's unchanging nature and His faithfulness to His promises, as seen throughout Scripture.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers
(3) Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace.--The italics show that the English version is made up with several interpolated words. More literally, and more impressively, we read, Thou establishest a purpose firm; peace, peace, for in Thee is his trust. Completeness is expressed, as elsewhere, in the form of iteration. No adjectives can add to the fulness of the meaning of the noun.

Pulpit Commentary
Verse 3. - Thou wilt keep him, etc.; literally, the steadfast mind thou wilt keep in peace, in peace; i.e. "in perfect peace" (comp. Psalm 112:7, 8). 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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The steadfast
סָמ֔וּךְ (sā·mūḵ)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 5564: To prop, to lean upon, take hold of

of mind
יֵ֣צֶר (yê·ṣer)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3336: A form, framing, purpose

You will keep
תִּצֹּ֖ר (tiṣ·ṣōr)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5341: To watch, guard, keep

in perfect
שָׁל֣וֹם ׀ (šā·lō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace

peace,
שָׁל֑וֹם (šā·lō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace

because
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

he trusts
בָּטֽוּחַ׃ (bā·ṭū·aḥ)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure

in You.
בְךָ֖ (ḇə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew


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