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## Isaiah 33:8-9 in Context (Verses 5–12 KJV)
 
 [5 ](/kjv/isaiah/33/5) The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness.
 
 [6 ](/kjv/isaiah/33/6) And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, *and* strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD *is* his treasure.*
 
 [7 ](/kjv/isaiah/33/7) Behold, their valiant ones shall cry without: the ambassadors of peace shall weep bitterly.*
 
 [8 ](/kjv/isaiah/33/8) The highways lie waste, the wayfaring man ceaseth: he hath broken the covenant, he hath despised the cities, he regardeth no man.
 
 [9 ](/kjv/isaiah/33/9) The earth mourneth *and* languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed *and* hewn down: Sharon is like a wilderness; and Bashan and Carmel shake off *their fruits*.*
 
 [10 ](/kjv/isaiah/33/10) Now will I rise, saith the LORD; now will I be exalted; now will I lift up myself.
 
 [11 ](/kjv/isaiah/33/11) Ye shall conceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble: your breath, *as* fire, shall devour you.
 
 [12 ](/kjv/isaiah/33/12) And the people shall be *as* the burnings of lime: *as* thorns cut up shall they be burned in the fire.
 
[Isaiah 32](/kjv/isaiah/32) [Isaiah 34](/kjv/isaiah/34)

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