The grass withers, the flowers fade
when the breath[a] of the Lord blows on them;[b]
indeed, the people are grass.
The grass withers, the flowers fade,(A)
but the word of our God remains forever.”(B)

Zion, herald of good news,
go up on a high mountain.(C)
Jerusalem, herald of good news,(D)
raise your voice loudly.
Raise it, do not be afraid!
Say to the cities of Judah,
“Here is your God!”(E)

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  1. Isaiah 40:7 Or wind, or Spirit
  2. Isaiah 40:7 Lit it

The grass withers(A) and the flowers fall,
    because the breath(B) of the Lord blows(C) on them.
    Surely the people are grass.
The grass withers and the flowers(D) fall,
    but the word(E) of our God endures(F) forever.(G)

You who bring good news(H) to Zion,
    go up on a high mountain.
You who bring good news to Jerusalem,[a](I)
    lift up your voice with a shout,
lift it up, do not be afraid;
    say to the towns of Judah,
    “Here is your God!”(J)

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 40:9 Or Zion, bringer of good news, / go up on a high mountain. / Jerusalem, bringer of good news