Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
He will have a place on high: he will be safely shut in by the high rocks: his bread will be given to him; his waters will be certain.
New American Standard Bible
His water will be sure.
King James Version
He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.
Holman Bible
his refuge will be the rocky fortresses,
his food provided, his water assured.
International Standard Version
this is the one who will live on the heights; his refuge will be a mountain fortress. His food will be supplied, and his water will be guaranteed.
A Conservative Version
He shall dwell on high. His place of defense shall be the munitions of rocks. His bread shall be given. His waters shall be sure.
American Standard Version
He shall dwell on high; his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks; his bread shall be given him ; his waters shall be sure.
Amplified
He will dwell on the heights,
His place of defense will be the fortress of rocks,
His bread will be given him;
His water will be permanent.
Darby Translation
he shall dwell on high, the fortresses of the rocks shall be his high retreat; bread shall be given him, his water shall be sure.
Julia Smith Translation
He shall dwell upon heights: the strongholds of rocks his height: his bread was given; his waters sure.
King James 2000
He shall dwell on high: his place of defense shall be the fortresses of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.
Lexham Expanded Bible
That one will live [on the] heights; [the] fortresses of rocks [will be] his refuge. His food [will] be given; his waters [will] endure.
Modern King James verseion
He shall dwell on high; his refuge shall be the strongholds of rocks; bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He it is, that shall dwell on high; whose safeguard shall be in the true rock, to him shall be given the right true meat and drink.
NET Bible
This is the person who will live in a secure place; he will find safety in the rocky, mountain strongholds; he will have food and a constant supply of water.
New Heart English Bible
he will dwell on high. His place of defense will be the fortress of rocks. His bread will be supplied. His waters will be sure.
The Emphasized Bible
He, the heights, shall inhabit, A stronghold of crags, shall be his refuge, - His bread, hath been delivered, His waters, have been made sure,
Webster
He shall dwell on high: his place of defense shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.
World English Bible
he will dwell on high. His place of defense will be the fortress of rocks. His bread will be supplied. His waters will be sure.
Youngs Literal Translation
He high places doth inhabit, Strongholds of rock are his high tower, His bread hath been given, his waters stedfast.
Themes
Bribery » Those that do not receive bribes
Church » Security of » General references to
Cities » Often fortified by nature
Fortresses » The security of a nation
Fortresses » Illustrative of » Christ, the defence of saints
Oppression » Those that have not oppressed others
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Dwell in security
Rocks » Were a defence to a country
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Security of
Security » Of the saints » General references to
Speech/communication » Those that speak uprightly
Uprightness » They who walk in, shall » Dwell on high and be provided for
Interlinear
Shakan
M@tsad
Lechem
Nathan
Mayim
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 33:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Lord Warns His Enemies
15 He whose ways are true, and whose words are upright; he who gives no thought to the profits of false acts, whose hands have not taken rewards, who will have no part in putting men to death, and whose eyes are shut against evil; 16 He will have a place on high: he will be safely shut in by the high rocks: his bread will be given to him; his waters will be certain. 17 Your eyes will see the king in his glory: they will be looking on a far-stretching land.
Cross References
Psalm 15:1
Lord, who may have a resting-place in your tent, a living-place on your holy hill?
Psalm 18:33
He makes my feet like roes' feet, and puts me on high places.
Psalm 33:18
See, the eye of the Lord is on those in whose hearts is the fear of him, on those whose hope is in his mercy;
Psalm 34:10
The young lions are in need and have no food; but those who are looking to the Lord will have every good thing.
Psalm 37:3
Have faith in the Lord, and do good; be at rest in the land, and go after righteousness.
Psalm 90:1
Lord, you have been our resting-place in all generations.
Psalm 91:1-10
Happy is he whose resting-place is in the secret of the Lord, and under the shade of the wings of the Most High;
Psalm 91:14
Because he has given me his love, I will take him out of danger: I will put him in a place of honour, because he has kept my name in his heart.
Psalm 107:41
But he puts the poor man on high from his troubles, and gives him families like a flock.
Psalm 111:5
He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever.
Proverbs 1:33
But whoever gives ear to me will take his rest safely, living in peace without fear of evil.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe.
Isaiah 25:4
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.
Isaiah 26:1-5
In that day will this song be made in the land of Judah: We have a strong town; he will make salvation our walls and towers.
Isaiah 32:18
And my people will be living in peace, in houses where there is no fear, and in quiet resting-places.
Isaiah 49:10
They will not be in need of food or drink, or be troubled by the heat or the sun: for he who has mercy on them will be their guide, taking them by the springs of water.
Habakkuk 3:19
The Lord God is my strength, and he makes my feet like roes' feet, guiding me on my high places. For the chief music-maker on corded instruments.
Luke 12:29-31
And do not give overmuch thought to your food and drink, and let not your mind be full of doubts.