What does Isaiah 26:3 mean?
“You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.”
Quick answer
God keeps in ‘perfect peace’ the one whose mind is steadfast on him, because that person trusts in him.
What it means
Peace here flows from where the mind rests. A mind ‘stayed’ on God is steadied against fear and turmoil.
The root is trust: ‘because they trust in you.’ Peace is the fruit of a settled confidence in God’s character.
Common questions
How do I keep my mind ‘stayed’ on God?
By returning attention to him through Scripture, prayer, and remembering his promises, especially when anxious thoughts pull away.
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Original BibleDawn explanation · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.