10 Behold, the Lord God will come with power, and [a]his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.

11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall guide them with [b]young.

12 Who hath measured the waters in his [c]fist? and counted heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure? and weighed the mountains in a weight, and the hills in a balance?

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 40:10 His power shall be sufficient without help of any other, and shall have all means in himself to bring his will to pass.
  2. Isaiah 40:11 He shall show his care and favor over them that are weak and tender.
  3. Isaiah 40:12 Declaring that as God only hath all power, so doth he use the same for the defense and maintenance of his Church.

10 See, the Sovereign Lord comes(A) with power,(B)
    and he rules(C) with a mighty arm.(D)
See, his reward(E) is with him,
    and his recompense accompanies him.
11 He tends his flock like a shepherd:(F)
    He gathers the lambs in his arms(G)
and carries them close to his heart;(H)
    he gently leads(I) those that have young.(J)

12 Who has measured the waters(K) in the hollow of his hand,(L)
    or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens?(M)
Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket,
    or weighed the mountains on the scales
    and the hills in a balance?(N)

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