Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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 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 who walks righteously and speaks uprightly; he who despises the gain of oppressions, who shakes his hands free from holding bribes, who stops his ear from hearing of blood, and shuts his eyes from seeing evil; 16 He shall dwell on high; his refuge shall be the strongholds of rocks; bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure. 17 Your eyes shall see the king in his beauty; they shall behold the land that is very far off.
Cross References
Psalm 15:1
A Psalm of David. Jehovah, who shall dwell in Your tabernacle? Who shall dwell on Your holy hill?
Psalm 18:33
He makes my feet like hinds' feet, and sets me on my high places.
Psalm 33:18
Behold, the eye of Jehovah is to those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy;
Psalm 34:10
The young lions lack, and suffer hunger; but those who seek Jehovah shall not lack any good thing.
Psalm 37:3
Trust in Jehovah, and do good; you shall dwell in the land, and you shall be fed on truth.
Psalm 90:1
A Prayer of Moses, the man of God. O Jehovah, You have been our dwelling-place in all generations.
Psalm 91:1-10
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall rest under the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 91:14
Because He has set His love on Me, therefore I will deliver Him; I will set Him on high, because He has known My name.
Psalm 107:41
But He raises up the poor from affliction and sets families like a flock.
Psalm 111:5
He has given food to those who fear Him; He will always be mindful of His covenant.
Proverbs 1:33
But whoever listens to me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
Isaiah 25:4
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.
Isaiah 26:1-5
In that day this song shall be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; He sets up salvation as our walls and banks.
Isaiah 32:18
And my people shall dwell in a peaceable home, and in secure dwellings and quiet resting places.
Isaiah 49:10
They shall not hunger nor thirst; nor shall the heat nor sun strike them; for He who has mercy on them shall lead them; even by the springs of water He shall guide them.
Habakkuk 3:19
Jehovah the Lord is my strength, and He will make my feet like hinds' feet, and He will make me to walk on my high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.
Luke 12:29-31
And do not seek what you shall eat, nor what you shall drink, and stop being in anxiety.