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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Footnotes

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

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