Elijah saw very near him a cake baked over coals and a jar of water. Elijah ate and drank. Then he went back to sleep.
Isaiah 33:16 - Easy To Read Version Those people will live safely in high places. They will be protected in high rock fortresses. Those people will always have food and water. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition [Such a man] will dwell on the heights; his place of defense will be the fortresses of rocks; his bread will be given him; water for him will be sure. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible He will live on the heights; fortresses in the cliffs will be his refuge. His food will be provided, his water guaranteed. Catholic Public Domain Version Such a one will live on high; the fortification of rocks will be his lofty place. Bread has been given to him; his waters are reliable. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He shall dwell on high: the fortifications of rocks shall be his highness. Bread is given him, his waters are sure. |
Elijah saw very near him a cake baked over coals and a jar of water. Elijah ate and drank. Then he went back to sleep.
But then God rescued those poor people\par from their misery.\par And now their families are large,\par like flocks of sheep.\par
God gives food to his followers.\par God remembers his Agreement {\cf2\super [577]} forever.\par
Lord, who can live in your Holy Tent? {\cf2\super [79]} \par Who can live on your holy mountain? {\cf2\super [80]} \par
God helps me run fast like a deer.\par He keeps me steady in high places.\par
The Lord watches and cares\par for his followers that wait for him\par to show his true love.\par
Powerful people will become\par weak and hungry.\par But the people that go to God for help\par will have every good thing.\par
If you trust the Lord and do good things,\par you will live and enjoy the many things\par that the land gives.\par
My glory and victory comes from God.\par He is my strong fortress.\par God is my place of safety.\par
The Lord says,\par “If a person trusts me, I will save him.\par I will protect my followers\par who worship my name.\par
But the person who obeys me will live safely. That person will be comfortable. He will not have to be afraid of evil.”
A good, honest person is safe. But a crooked person who cheats will be caught.
There is much strength in the name of the Lord. It is like a strong tower. Good people can run to him and be safe.
\{Lord\} you are a safe place\par for poor people that have needs.\par Many problems begin to defeat these people,\par but you protect them.\par \{Lord\} you are like a house protecting people\par from floods and heat.\par Troubles are like terrible winds and rain.\par The rain hits the wall and runs down,\par but the people in the house are not hurt.\par
\{In the past,\} my Master (God) gave you sorrow and hurt—it was like the bread and water you ate every day. But God is your teacher, and he will not continue to hide from you. You will see your teacher with your own eyes.
My people will live in the beautiful field of peace. My people will live in tents of safety. They will live in calm and peaceful places.
The people will not be hungry.\par They will not be thirsty.\par The hot sun and wind will not hurt them.\par Why? Because God comforts them\par and God will lead them.\par He will lead them near springs of water.\par
Then you can ask the Lord\par to be kind to you.\par And he will carry you to the High Places\par above the earth.\par And he will give you all the things\par that belonged to Jacob your father.\par
So King Zedekiah gave orders for Jeremiah to be put under guard in the courtyard. And he ordered that Jeremiah should be given bread from the street bakers. Jeremiah was given bread until there was no more bread in the city. So Jeremiah stayed under guard in the courtyard.
The Lord God will shout from Zion, {\cf2\super [33]} \par He will shout from Jerusalem,\par and the sky and the earth will shake.\par But the Lord God will be a safe place\par for his people.\par He will be a place of safety\par for the people of Israel.\par
The Lord, my Master,\par gives me my strength.\par He helps me run fast like a deer.\par He leads me safely on the mountains.\par
Israel, you are blessed. No other nation is like you. The Lord saved you. The Lord is like a strong shield protecting you. The Lord is like a powerful sword. Your enemies will be afraid of you. And you will trample their holy places!”