Parallel Verses

King James 2000

Open the gates, that the righteous nation which keeps the truth may enter in.

New American Standard Bible

“Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter,
The one that remains faithful.

King James Version

Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.

Holman Bible

Open the gates
so a righteous nation can come in—
one that remains faithful.

International Standard Version

Open your gates, so the righteous nation that safeguards its faith may enter.

A Conservative Version

Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keeps faith may enter in.

American Standard Version

Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth faith may enter in.

Amplified


“Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter,
The one that remains faithful and trustworthy.

Bible in Basic English

Let the doors be open, so that the upright nation which keeps faith may come in.

Darby Translation

Open ye the gates, and the righteous nation which keepeth faithfulness shall enter in.

Julia Smith Translation

Open ye the gates and the just nation watching truths shall come in.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Open [the] gates {so that} [the] righteous nation who keeps faithfulness may enter!

Modern King James verseion

Open the gates, and the righteous nation shall enter in, keeping faithfulness.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Open ye the gates, that the righteous people which keep the truth may enter in.

NET Bible

Open the gates so a righteous nation can enter -- one that remains trustworthy.

New Heart English Bible

Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter: the one which keeps faith.

The Emphasized Bible

Open ye the gates, - That there may enter in - a righteous nation preserving fidelity.

Webster

Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.

World English Bible

Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter: the one which keeps faith.

Youngs Literal Translation

Open ye the gates, that enter may a righteous nation, Preserving stedfastness.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
פּתח 
Pathach 
Usage: 143

ye the gates
שׁער 
Sha`ar 
Usage: 374

צדּיק 
Tsaddiyq 
Usage: 206

גּי גּוי 
Gowy 
Usage: 558

שׁמר 
Shamar 
Usage: 468

the truth
אמוּן 
'emuwn 
Usage: 5

References

Hastings

Context Readings

Judah's Song Of Praise

1 In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks. 2 Open the gates, that the righteous nation which keeps the truth may enter in. 3 You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you: because he trusts in you.


Cross References

Psalm 118:20

This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.

Isaiah 60:11

Therefore your gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto you the wealth of the Gentiles, and their kings in procession.

Isaiah 60:21

Your people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land forever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.

Isaiah 62:10

Go through, go through the gates; prepare you the way of the people; build up, build up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a banner for the people.

Exodus 19:6

And you shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. These are the words which you shall speak unto the children of Israel.

Deuteronomy 4:6-8

Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.

Psalm 106:5

That I may see the good of your chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of your nation, that I may glory with your inheritance.

Isaiah 54:14

In righteousness shall you be established: you shall be far from oppression; for you shall not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near you.

Isaiah 58:8

Then shall your light break forth as the morning, and your health shall spring forth speedily: and your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.

Isaiah 62:2

And the Gentiles shall see your righteousness, and all kings your glory: and you shall be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name.

Ezekiel 48:31-34

And the gates of the city shall be according to the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates northward; one gate for Reuben, one gate for Judah, one gate for Levi.

Zechariah 8:20

Thus says the LORD of hosts; It shall yet come to pass, that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities:

Acts 2:47

Praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as were being saved.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:

2 Peter 3:13

Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, in which dwells righteousness.

Jude 1:3

Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was necessary for me to write unto you, and exhort you that you should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.

Revelation 5:9

And they sang a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open the seals thereof: for you were slain, and have redeemed us to God by your blood out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation;

Revelation 21:24

And the nations of them who are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honor into it.

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