Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.
What this verse means
Perfect peace is linked to a mind that keeps returning to trust in God.
A short prayer
Lord, fix my thoughts on You. Where my mind wanders into worry, lead it back to peace.
Read in context — Isaiah 26
1In 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.
2Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
4Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:
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.
Related verses
“In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.”Psalms 94:19
“The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”Exodus 14:14
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”John 14:1
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”Matthew 11:29
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”Matthew 6:34