Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
a stronghold for the needy
a refuge from the rain, a shade from the heat.
When the breath of the violent
is like rain against a wall,
New American Standard Bible
A defense for the needy in his distress,
A
For the breath of the
Is like a rain storm against a wall.
King James Version
For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.
International Standard Version
For you have been a stronghold for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat for the blistering attack from the ruthless is like a rainstorm beating against a wall,
A Conservative Version
For thou have been a stronghold to a poor man, a stronghold to a needy man in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat, when the blast of the oppressors is as a storm against the wall.
American Standard Version
For thou hast been a stronghold to the poor, a stronghold to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.
Amplified
For You have been a stronghold for the helpless,
A stronghold for the poor in his distress,
A shelter from the storm, a shade from the heat;
For the breath of tyrants
Is like a rainstorm against a wall.
Bible in Basic English
For you have been a strong place for the poor and the crushed in their trouble, a safe place from the storm, a shade from the heat, when the wrath of the cruel ones is like a winter storm.
Darby Translation
For thou hast been a fortress to the poor, a fortress for the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat: for the blast of the terrible ones has been as the storm against a wall.
Julia Smith Translation
For thou wert a fortress to the poor, a fortress to the needy in straits; to him a refuge from the inundation, a shadow from the heat when the wind of the terrible ones as the inundation of the wall.
King James 2000
For you have been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, for the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For you have been a refuge to the poor, a refuge to the needy in his distress, a shelter from [the] rainstorm, a shade from [the] heat. For [the] breath of [the] ruthless [was] like a rainstorm against a wall,
Modern King James verseion
For You are a stronghold to the poor, a stronghold to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the fearful ones is like a storm against the wall.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For thou art the poor man's help, and strength for the needful in his necessity. Thou art a defense against evil weather and a shadow against the heat, when the blast of the raging men is like a storm that casteth down a wall.
NET Bible
For you are a protector for the poor, a protector for the needy in their distress, a shelter from the rainstorm, a shade from the heat. Though the breath of tyrants is like a winter rainstorm,
New Heart English Bible
For you have been a stronghold to the poor, a stronghold to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat, when the blast of the dreaded ones is like a storm against the wall.
The Emphasized Bible
For thou didst become A refuge to the weak. A refuge to the needy, when distress was upon him, - A shelter from the storm. A shade from the heat, When the blast of tyrants was like a storm against a wall.
Webster
For thou hast been a defense to the poor, a defense to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.
World English Bible
For you have been a stronghold to the poor, a stronghold to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat, when the blast of the dreaded ones is like a storm against the wall.
Youngs Literal Translation
For Thou hast been a stronghold for the poor, A stronghold for the needy in his distress, A refuge from storm, a shadow from heat, When the spirit of the terrible is as a storm -- a wall.
Themes
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A refuge
Cities of refuge » Illustrative » Of Christ
God » Mysteries of » Refuge, a
God » Overshadowing providence shelters God's people » A refuge from the storm
God » Overshadowing of » A refuge from the storm
God » To believers » An overshadowing providence
God's Promises » To the poor » An overshadowing providence
Overshadowing providence » Shelters God's people » A refuge from the storm
divine Overshadowing » Shelters God's people » A refuge from the storm
The poor » Promises to » An overshadowing providence
divine Providence » Overshadowing shelters God's people » A refuge from the storm
The Lord as a Shadow » Shelters God's people » A refuge from the storm
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 25:4
Prayers for Isaiah 25:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Praise For Salvation
3
The cities of violent nations will fear You.
a stronghold for the needy
a refuge from the rain, a shade from the heat.
When the breath of the violent
is like rain against a wall,
You subdue the uproar of barbarians.
As
so He silences the song of the violent.
Cross References
Isaiah 14:32
The Lord has founded Zion,
and His afflicted people find refuge in her.
Isaiah 32:2
a refuge from the rain,
like streams of water
and the shade of a massive rock in an arid land.
Job 5:15-16
and from the clutches of the powerful.
Psalm 12:5
and the groaning of the poor,
I will now rise up,” says the Lord.
“I will put the one who longs for it in a safe place.”
Psalm 35:10
“Lord, who is like You,
rescuing the poor from one too strong for him,
the poor or the needy from one who robs him?”
Psalm 72:4
help the poor,
and crush the oppressor.
Psalm 72:13
and save the lives of the poor.
Psalm 107:41
and makes their families multiply like flocks.
Psalm 119:31
Lord, do not put me to shame.
Isaiah 4:5-6
Then the Lord will create
Isaiah 11:4
and execute justice for the oppressed of the land.
He will strike the land
with discipline
and He will kill the wicked
with a command
Isaiah 17:10
and you have failed to remember
the rock of your strength;
therefore you will plant beautiful plants
and set out cuttings from exotic vines.
Isaiah 27:5
let it make peace with Me—
make peace with Me.
Isaiah 29:5
and many of the ruthless, like blowing chaff.
Then suddenly, in an instant,
Isaiah 29:19
after joy in the Lord,
and the poor people will rejoice
in the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 32:18-19
in safe and secure dwellings.
Isaiah 33:2
Be our strength every morning
and our salvation in time of trouble.
Isaiah 33:16
his refuge will be the rocky fortresses,
his food provided, his water assured.
Isaiah 37:3-4
They said to him, “This is what Hezekiah says: ‘Today is a day of distress, rebuke, and disgrace,
Isaiah 37:36
Then
Isaiah 49:25
“Even the captives of a mighty man will be taken,
and the prey of a tyrant will be delivered;
I will contend with the one who contends with you,
and I will save your children.
Isaiah 66:2
and so they all came into being.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
I will look favorably on this kind of person:
one who is humble,
and trembles at My word.
Ezekiel 13:11-13
therefore, tell those who plaster it that it will fall. Torrential rain will come,
Zephaniah 3:12
a meek and humble people
and they will take refuge in the name of Yahweh.
Matthew 7:25-27
James 2:5
Listen, my dear brothers: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world