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The (A)grass [a]withers, the flower fades,
[b]When the (B)breath of Yahweh blows upon it;
Surely the people are grass.
The grass [c]withers, the flower fades,
But (C)the word of our God stands forever.

Get yourself up on a (D)high mountain,
O Zion, bearer of (E)good news,
Raise up your voice powerfully,
O Jerusalem, bearer of good news;
Raise it up, do not fear.
Say to the (F)cities of Judah,
(G)Behold your God!”

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 40:7 Or dries up, cf. 42:15; Ps 90:5-6
  2. Isaiah 40:7 Or Because
  3. Isaiah 40:8 Or dries up, cf. 42:15; Ps 90:5-6

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