Isaiah 26:12 asv — Jehovah, thou wilt ordain peace for us; for thou hast also wrought all our works for us.

American Standard Version

"Jehovah, thou wilt ordain peace for us; for thou hast also wrought all our works for us. "

— Isaiah 26:12, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 26 — Context

9

With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee earnestly: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.

10

Let favor be showed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness; in the land of uprightness will he deal wrongfully, and will not behold the majesty of Jehovah.

11

Jehovah, thy hand is lifted up, yet they see not: but they shall seethyzeal for the people, and be put to shame; yea, fire shall devour thine adversaries.

12

Jehovah, thou wilt ordain peace for us; for thou hast also wrought all our works for us.

13

O Jehovah our God, other lords besides thee have had dominion over us; but by thee only will we make mention of thy name.

14

They are dead, they shall not live; they are deceased, they shall not rise: therefore hast thou visited and destroyed them, and made all remembrance of them to perish.

15

Thou hast increased the nation, O Jehovah, thou hast increased the nation; thou art glorified; thou hast enlarged all the borders of the land.

Isaiah 26:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 26:12 say?
Isaiah 26:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “Jehovah, thou wilt ordain peace for us; for thou hast also wrought all our works for us. ”
Where is Isaiah 26:12 in the Bible?
Isaiah 26:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 26, verse 12.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 26:12.
What translation should I read Isaiah 26:12 in?
Isaiah 26:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 26:12?
Isaiah 26:12 reads (ASV): “Jehovah, thou wilt ordain peace for us; for thou hast also wrought all our works for us. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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