Isaiah 33:16 “he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge…”

Isaiah 33:16

he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

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.

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

He shall dwell on hie: his defence shall be the munitions of rockes: bread shalbe giuen him, and his waters shalbe sure.

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.

Young's Literal Translation

He high places doth inhabit, Strongholds of rock [are] his high tower, His bread hath been given, his waters stedfast.

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.

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Cross references

“shall dwell”

Isaiah 32:18 Proverbs 1:33 Psalm 90:1 Psalm 107:41 Proverbs 18:10 Psalm 91:14

Isaiah 32:18 · BSB

Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest.

Proverbs 1:33 · BSB

But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.”

Psalm 90:1 · BSB

Lord, You have been our dwelling place through all generations.

Psalm 107:41 · BSB

But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks.

Proverbs 18:10 · BSB

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Psalm 91:14 · BSB

“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.

“his place”

Psalm 18:33 Isaiah 26:1–5

Psalm 18:33 · BSB

He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights.

Isaiah 26:1–5 · BSB

In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; salvation is established as its walls and ramparts.

“bread”

Luke 12:29–31 Psalm 37:3 Psalm 33:18 Psalm 111:5 Psalm 34:10

Luke 12:29–31 · BSB

And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it.

Psalm 37:3 · BSB

Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.

Psalm 33:18 · BSB

Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion

Psalm 111:5 · BSB

He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.

Psalm 34:10 · BSB

Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

Also

Isaiah 49:10 Isaiah 25:4

Isaiah 49:10 · BSB

They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water.

Isaiah 25:4 · BSB

For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

15He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—

17Your eyes will see the King in His beauty and behold a land that stretches afar.

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