Isaiah 26:6 kjv — The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.

King James Version

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

— Isaiah 26:6, King James Version

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Isaiah 26 — Context

3

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

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Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:

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For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust.

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

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The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.

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Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O Lord, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.

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

Isaiah 26:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 26:6 say?
Isaiah 26:6 in the King James Version reads: “The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.”
Where is Isaiah 26:6 in the Bible?
Isaiah 26:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 26, verse 6.
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 26:6.
What translation should I read Isaiah 26:6 in?
Isaiah 26:6 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 26:6?
Isaiah 26:6 reads (KJV): “The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.” 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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