Isaiah 33:16

He shall dwell on high, the fortifications of rocks shall be his highness: bread is given him, his waters are sure.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The 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.

In Context

15He that walketh in justices, and speaketh truth, that casteth away avarice by oppression, and shaketh his hands from all bribes, that stoppeth his ears lest he hear blood, and shutteth his eyes that he may see no evil.

17His eyes shall see the king in his beauty, they shall see the land far off.

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Cross References

1 Kings 19:6He looked, and behold there was at his head a hearth cake, and a vessel of water: and he ate and drank, and he fell asleep again.

Psalms 18:33God who hath girt me with strength; and made my way blameless.

Psalms 34:10Fear the Lord, all ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

Psalms 62:7For he is my God and my saviour: he is my helper, I shall not be moved.

Psalms 91:1The praise of a canticle for David. He that dwelleth in the aid of the most High, shall abide under the protection of the God of Jacob.

Psalms 107:41And he helped the poor out of poverty: and made him families like a flock of sheep.

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 33:14-24

The Forebodings of Hypocrites; Encouragement to God's People. ( b. c. 710.) 13 Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near, acknowledge my might. 14 The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? 15 He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears… Read the whole commentary →

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