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)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

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

Bible Gateway Recommends