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16 That one will survive and prosper on the heights of Zion
    and take comfort in the shelter of rock fortresses,
And never be hungry, never thirsty.

17 Ah, you will see for yourself the beauty of the One who rules over all.
    Your eyes will take in a land that stretches far beyond the horizon.
18 You will think back on the terror you experienced:
    “Where is the officer who counted the plunder, weighed out our taxes, and calculated our defenses?”

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16 they are the ones who will dwell on the heights,(A)
    whose refuge(B) will be the mountain fortress.(C)
Their bread will be supplied,
    and water will not fail(D) them.

17 Your eyes will see the king(E) in his beauty(F)
    and view a land that stretches afar.(G)
18 In your thoughts you will ponder the former terror:(H)
    “Where is that chief officer?
Where is the one who took the revenue?
    Where is the officer in charge of the towers?(I)

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