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5For 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.

Isaiah 26:5

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Matthew Henry

(vv. 5-11)

Here the prophet further encourages us to trust in the Lord for ever, and to continue waiting on him; for, I. He will make humble souls that trust in him to triumph over their proud enemies, Isa. 26:5 , 6 . Those that exalt themselves shall be abased: For he brings down those that dwell on high ; and wherein they deal proudly he is, and will be, above them. Even the lofty city Babylon itself, or N...

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