Isaiah 33:16

They will live on high; they will be protected by the mountain fortresses; they will always be provided with food and will always have water.

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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

15Those who live right and speak the truth, those who refuse to profit from extortion and refuse to take bribes, who don't listen to plots to kill people, who close their eyes rather than look at evil.

17You will see the king in his wonderful appearance, and you will view a land that stretches into the distance.

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Cross References

1 Kings 19:6He looked around, and there beside his head was some bread baking over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and lay down again.

Psalms 18:33He makes me surefooted like the deer, able to walk the heights in safety.

Psalms 34:10Lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who trust in the Lord have all that is good.

Psalms 62:7My salvation and my success come from God alone; God is my security and my protection.

Psalms 91:1Those who live under the protection of the Most High are kept safe by the Almighty.

Psalms 107:41But he lifts the poor out of their troubles, and makes their families as big as flocks.

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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