Isaiah 33:16
“He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shalbe the munitions of rocks, bread shalbe giuen him, his waters shall be sure.”
1611 King James Version (KJV)
Viewing the original 1611 KJV with archaic English spelling.
Click to switch to the Standard KJV.
Isaiah 33:16 Context
14The sinners in Zion are afraid, fearefulnesse hath surprised the hypocrites: who among vs shall dwell with the deuouring fire? who amongst vs shall dwell with euerlasting burnings? 15He that walketh righteously, and speaketh vprightly, hee that despiseth the gaine of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his eares from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing euill: 16He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shalbe the munitions of rocks, bread shalbe giuen him, his waters shall be sure. 17Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very farre off. 18Thine heart shall meditate terrour; Where is the scribe? where is the receiuer? where is he that counted the towres?
Share This Verse:
Other Translations
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.
- King James Version
He will dwell on the heights, His refuge will be the impregnable rock; His bread will be given {him,} His water will be sure.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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.
- American Standard Version (1901)
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.
- Basic English Bible
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.
- Darby Bible
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.
- Webster's 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.
- World English Bible
He high places doth inhabit, Strongholds of rock [are] his high tower, His bread hath been given, his waters stedfast.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He shall dwell on high; his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks; his bread shall be given, his waters shall be sure.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
He will dwell on the heights, His refuge will be the impregnable rock; His bread will be given {him,} His water will be sure.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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.
- American Standard Version (1901)
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.
- Basic English Bible
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.
- Darby Bible
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.
- Webster's 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.
- World English Bible
He high places doth inhabit, Strongholds of rock [are] his high tower, His bread hath been given, his waters stedfast.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He shall dwell on high; his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks; his bread shall be given, his waters shall be sure.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 33:16
33:16 On high - Out of the reach of danger. His waters - God will furnish him with all necessaries.