Isaiah 26:6
New International Version
Feet trample it down— the feet of the oppressed, the footsteps of the poor.

New Living Translation
The poor and oppressed trample it underfoot, and the needy walk all over it.

English Standard Version
The foot tramples it, the feet of the poor, the steps of the needy.”

Berean Standard Bible
Feet trample it down—the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor.

King James Bible
The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.

New King James Version
The foot shall tread it down— The feet of the poor And the steps of the needy.”

New American Standard Bible
“The foot will trample it, The feet of the poor, the steps of the helpless.”

NASB 1995
“The foot will trample it, The feet of the afflicted, the steps of the helpless.”

NASB 1977
“The foot will trample it, The feet of the afflicted, the steps of the helpless.”

Legacy Standard Bible
The foot will trample it, The feet of the afflicted, the steps of the poor.”

Amplified Bible
“The foot will trample it, Even the feet of the suffering, and the steps of the helpless.”

Christian Standard Bible
Feet trample it, the feet of the humble, the steps of the poor.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Feet trample it, the feet of the humble, the steps of the poor.

American Standard Version
The foot shall tread it down; even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.

Contemporary English Version
Now the poor and abused trample all over that city."

English Revised Version
The foot shall tread it down; even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Feet trample it, the feet of the oppressed, the footsteps of the poor.

Good News Translation
Those who were oppressed walk over it now and trample it under their feet.

International Standard Version
by the feet of the oppressed who trample it, by the footsteps of the needy.

Majority Standard Bible
Feet trample it down?the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor.

NET Bible
It is trampled underfoot by the feet of the oppressed, by the soles of the poor."

New Heart English Bible
The feet of the poor tramples it down, the footsteps of the needy."

Webster's Bible Translation
The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.

World English Bible
The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor and the steps of the needy.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
A foot treads it down, "" Feet of the poor—steps of the weak.

Young's Literal Translation
Tread it down doth a foot, Feet of the poor -- steps of the weak.

Smith's Literal Translation
The foot shall tread it down, the feet of the humble, the steps of the poor.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The foot shall tread it down, the feet of the poor, the steps of the needy.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The foot will tread it down: the feet of the poor, the steps of the indigent.

New American Bible
The feet of the needy trample on it— the feet of the poor.

New Revised Standard Version
The foot tramples it, the feet of the poor, the steps of the needy.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor and the steps of the needy.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The foot of the afflicted shall tread it down, and the step of the poor
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The foot shall tread it down, Even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the feet of the meek and lowly shall trample them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Song of Trust in God's Provision
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.…

Cross References
Matthew 5:3
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

James 4:10
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.

Psalm 147:6
The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground.

Proverbs 3:34
He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.

Luke 1:52
He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.

1 Peter 5:5-6
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” / Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.

Matthew 11:29
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.

Isaiah 57:15
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.

Zephaniah 3:12
But I will leave within you a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the LORD.

Psalm 149:4
For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.

Matthew 23:12
For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Isaiah 29:19
The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Psalm 25:9
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Isaiah 11:4
but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.


Treasury of Scripture

The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.

Isaiah 25:10
For in this mountain shall the hand of the LORD rest, and Moab shall be trodden down under him, even as straw is trodden down for the dunghill.

Isaiah 37:25
I have digged, and drunk water; and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of the besieged places.

Isaiah 60:14
The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee, The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.

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Isaiah 26
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The foot will trample it
This phrase begins with "The foot," which in biblical symbolism often represents dominion, authority, and conquest. In the Hebrew context, the foot is a metaphor for victory over enemies or obstacles. The act of trampling signifies complete defeat and subjugation. Historically, this imagery would resonate with the Israelites, who were familiar with the concept of conquering lands and peoples as they journeyed to the Promised Land. Spiritually, this can be seen as a promise of God's ultimate victory over evil and the establishment of His kingdom.

the feet of the oppressed
The phrase "the feet of the oppressed" highlights those who have been downtrodden or marginalized. In Hebrew, the word for oppressed can also mean afflicted or humbled. This suggests that those who have suffered under injustice will be the very ones to rise and claim victory. It is a powerful reminder of God's justice and His heart for the humble and meek. The oppressed, often overlooked by society, are given a place of honor and triumph in God's plan.

the footsteps of the poor
Finally, "the footsteps of the poor" emphasizes the role of the impoverished in God's redemptive narrative. The Hebrew word for poor can also imply those who are lowly or needy. In the biblical context, the poor are often seen as those who rely on God for their sustenance and deliverance. This phrase assures that the poor, who may lack worldly power or influence, are integral to God's kingdom. Their footsteps, once weary and burdened, will tread upon the very things that once oppressed them, symbolizing a reversal of fortunes and the establishment of divine justice.

(6) Even the feet of the poor . . .--The downfall of the haughty city is emphasised by the fact that the instruments of its destruction are to be the very people it had oppressed. The "saints of God" are in this sense to judge the world.

Verse 6. - The foot shall tread it down; rather, trode it down. The feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy; i.e. the feet of God's people, the weak and afflicted of this world, trod down ultimately, or brought to destruction and ruin, the great world-power - not so much that they were victorious in an actual physical contest, as that they, finally triumphed through God's judgment on the world-power, which brought it to naught, and left it for his people to show their contempt by trampling upon the smoking ruins.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Feet
רָ֑גֶל (rā·ḡel)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda

trample it down—
תִּרְמְסֶ֖נָּה (tir·mə·sen·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7429: To tread upon

the feet
רַגְלֵ֥י (raḡ·lê)
Noun - fdc
Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda

of the oppressed,
עָנִ֖י (‘ā·nî)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6041: Poor, afflicted, humble

the steps
פַּעֲמֵ֥י (pa·‘ă·mê)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence

of the poor.
דַלִּֽים׃ (ḏal·lîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 1800: Dangling, weak, thin


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